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 GET INSPIRED!          

Ok...we admit it. We just love celebrating us! We believe it's important that we do - especially in a world that so rarely honors the beauty and brilliance of black women and girls. That's why we like to share (aka brag on!) our stories at every opportunty.

 

Meet the go-getters and out-the-box thinkers who aren't afraid to pursue their passion. Get to know the storytellers - writers, makers, entrepreneurs, or change-agents - impacting the world with their ideas, creations, and innovations. We hope you see yourself in their stories and feel inspired to go for it!   

Tastemakers + Revolutionaries + Rebels 

Kendell Rae Johnson

Vimbayi Kajese

The idea for #Adtags came to her in a dream: What if there was a platform to connect brands and black content creators? Brands need authentic images of people of color. People of color need not just to be represented, but to have a say in how. 

She envisioned a platform where a black content creator could upload a photo of themselves and tag a brand. The brand would then have the option of buying the photo for commercial use, filling in the gap for unique photos of people of color made by people

of color. Click here to learn more.

At the tender age of six, Kendell Rae Johnson made history by becoming Georgia's youngest certified farmer! Starting out with a simple patio garden, and with mom and dad supporting her along the way, Kendall started her own business, aGrowKultureShe also shares

her love for farming through a monthly gardening club and she offers a subscription food box. Her work has helped other young aspiring agriculturalists foster a love for learning about food from farm to table. Click here to discover more about Kendell's powerful story. 

Rue Mapp

Rue Mapp, a former Morgan Stanley analyst, decided to combine the things she loved - from nature to community to technology - into an organization that would reconnect African-Americans to the outdoors. She started

Outdoor Afro, an organization that encourages African Americans to embrace the outdoors and all the activities it has to offer. The organization has become the nation’s leading, cutting edge network with trained leaders and active members across the nation! 

#BGUiNspires is a diverse collection of interviews featuring the unique experiences of black women and girls focused on highlighting today's movers and shakers and inspiring tomorrow’s future leaders.

#BGUiNspires  

Jada, a self-described museum activist, is on a mission to change the face of the museum world. She tells us just how! 

Marishka discusses the power of storytelling and

why building solid business relationships is essential. 

Find out how and why O.T. helps entrepreneurs and creatives protect heir most valuable assets.  

Want to turn your passion into an in-demand

career?  Michelle did and she tells us how! 

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