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LIFE. PURPOSE. LEGACY.
“People who create a lasting legacy recognize their reason for doing what they do and live each day to fulfill their purpose.”—Bold & Gritty. So in honor of a few legendary men who have left an indelible impression on our society, we have created the Bold & Gritty Legacy Collection.
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 7 Types of Rest You Need to Actually Feel Recharged
Deficiency in any one of these types of rest can have unfavorable effects on your health, happiness, relationships, creativity, and productivity. Taken from Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s book Sacred Rest.
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.
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.
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.
Foster Memories
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.
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.
Just a Kid from Guyana
Kevin Graham, PhD is bold and gritty because he possesses the audacity to unwaveringly pursue his passion/interest & goals despite the innumerable barriers and status quo that relegates black men to particular social and economic strata.
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.