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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bold and Gritty Life
Now more than ever, David, founder of Bold and Gritty, feels a sense of urgency to raise awareness around issues of Black mental health and racial equity and to promote the resiliency of Black men.
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.
Restoring Hope to Black Families
Travis is co-founder of the Miller Initiative, LLC, where he is working to change the narrative of the Black Family by empowering all members to achieve peace through the pillars of Marriage, Family, and Finances.
Physics, Faith and Family
Challenged to think deeply and analytically – Rhett uses his experience to trailblaze new paths in the medical device industry
Don’t Accept No for an Answer
Accepting someone else’s limited vision of what you are capable of can cheat you out of your own success. Dr. Hinson overcomes odds to become a family physician in Compton California.
Building Bridges…
As an Omega man, Clauden is Bold and Gritty because he uses the path less traveled to get to where he is going. His sole purpose is to build bridges for others to follow.
The story of every generation and every culture deserves to be told.
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