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Heal Black Man
Milwaukee native Harry Evans, a 33-year-old entrepreneur, has made it his mission to build community and raise awareness for Black men's mental health. With his Heal Black Man movement, he creates spaces for vulnerability, fosters healthy coping mechanisms, and tears down walls built by stigma.
Camping is for White People…
Duane (Wayne) Lewis is a young adventurer from Detroit, Michigan. He is the founder of BIG CAMP—an organization dedicated to breaking down stereotypes of what campers look like. Big Camp creates opportunities for Black and Brown people to experience the positive impact of nature on their physical and spiritual health.
The Progressive Darkness
Carl Binger is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of the Surviving Depression group. It is Carl’s mission to bring awareness to the perils of depression, having experienced depression himself. He hopes to break the stigma associated with mental illness, particularly in Black and Brown communities.
Live, Learn, (Apologize)
A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Bryan Vincent Redmond is a summa cum laude graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana who is working to restore the independence, self-esteem, and humanity of stroke survivors.
Resolute Confidence
What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? Demetrius uses his platform to encourage and promote entrepreneurship in black and brown communities. Through his real estate business, he provides both affordable housing and retail space in underserved neighborhoods. He is also the co-founder of Bubby's BBQ and Hyde Venues.
Mental Health Should not be a Death Sentence
Quajay Donnell is a Rochester, NY based photographer and writer, who is passionate about highlighting and championing what’s important to him and his family about their community.
Cultivating Resilience is a Journey
David is a senior neurosurgery resident, husband, father, and founder of Bold & Gritty coffee. For David, cultivating resilience is a life-long mental health journey.
This, Too, Shall Pass
Calvin is the founder of 540WMain, Inc., a non-profit e-Learning company for antiracist education. He is an adjunct faculty member at St. John FIsher College and sits on the disparities Solutions Advisory Council with the U.S. Pain Foundation.
Mav·er·ick (NOUN) - An independent-minded person
Maverick is the founder and creator of Made By Mav Design Company. He is a Rochester, NY native. Through vivid and relatable imagery, he inspires others to do, “whatever it is that they want to do and to be great at it.” He is the definition of Bold and Gritty.
Black-owned Coffee Brand Named Top Ten Semifinalist
Bold and Gritty Coffee was just selected as one of 10 semi-finalists for the UPS Store and Inc. Magazine Small Biz Challenge. This is an opportunity to compete for $25,000 and a featured article in Inc. Magazine. Vote now to help us advance to the final round.
Lessons from the Basketball Court
“Hustle” is the word that best describes Daniel Snead’s tenacity and zeal for life. Daniel is the founder and digital creator of “The Hustle Bone” podcast, and “Just Hoop” clothing brand.
Insatiable Appetite for Learning
“If you let yourself stop learning, then you must not be expecting to go anywhere new.” —Tory McAlister. Tory and his wife, Michelle, are co-founders of Really Good Wood Co—a custom furniture and hardwoods company in Chicago, Illinois. He is an Engineering Project Manager and also a coach for a top youth track team in the Chicagoland area.
A Detroit comeback like no other
A 27-year-old serial entrepreneur, Daniel Washington is rebuilding and revitalizing the NW Goldberg neighborhood - home to the Motown Museum, Henry Ford Health System, and Cardinal Health.
The story of every generation and every culture deserves to be told.
We highlight successful Black Men ages 18-40, who embody what it means to be Bold and Gritty. If you or someone you know embodies these core values and would like to use our platform to shine a light on #Blackmale excellence and encourage future Bold and Gritty men fill out an application here.