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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.
The next Black Panther is a Real-life Cowboy and Super hero.
If anyone is destined to inspire the type of pride that uplifted our community following Marvel’s Black Panther release . . . Brandon Alexander tops the list with his innate ability to positively influence others.
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.
Multicultural Therapist and Entrepreneur at Heart
Samuel Jones is an avid community engager — a trained multicultural therapist and entrepreneur by heart. He attributes his success to three things that he says must work in tandem; his faith, love for family, and service to others.
The Mentality Mentor
Dubbed the “Mentality Mentor,” Wes walks alongside student athletes to help them break down the mental barriers that have gotten in the way of them becoming better athletes and people.
Rocket Fuel for Your Dreams
Recognizing the significance of being a Black physician, Italo eagerly sought acceptance into medical school – facing 144 rejection letters along the way. Never losing faith, he used the rejections as the “rocket fuel” he needed to explode towards his dreams.
A Voice for the Voiceless
DaLaun has reported from local protests sparked in response to the death of George Floyd. He was the first reporter to speak with the family of James Scurlock – a 22-year-old Black male – who was murdered by a white man while protesting racial injustice.
Hope is Still Alive
Drawing on his own experience as an international recording artist - Nate helps youth ages 8-18 develop personal and leadership skills focused on the creative arts.
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.