Black content creator and skincare enthusiast Ricardo Ron, has dedicated his platform to one main message: skincare has no gender. Ron uses his multiple social media pages to share product suggestions and give tips to men on how to take their skin, beard and more.
Meet the couple and owners behind North Carolina’s Infinite Art Studio, Thomas Walk and Darian Ward. Like many other veterans, Walk has PTSD and has discovered art therapy, which helps him cope. Infinite Art Studio’s mission is to help veterans who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Alyssa Banks is the founder and CEO of the Princess Program Foundation— a college club turned non-profit devoted to bringing princesses and the magic to children with terminal illnesses both in and out of the U.S.
Cosmo McBurney is a 17-year-old, who runs their very own unofficial non-profit, TRANSactionfree — an organization dedicated to delivering free binders to non-binary and trans teens.
No one, regardless of sexuality or gender, should go without a home. In 1989, after hearing the trauma LGBTQ+ youth faced in foster care, ally and LGBTQ+ activist Cath Hall created AKT—the U.K.’s first homeless charity for young people. Since then, AKT has expanded its resources both online and offline.
Teaching abroad in the bustling capital of Japan, Tokyo, English-speaking teacher Patrick Smith shares on TikTok his wacky and memorable experiences living in the country and working with young students. Within his videos, he also showcases the importance of having representation in the classroom.
Put on furlough by his job at the Marriott hotel, Travis Peterson creates Forty9— A Lifestyle Brand in memory of his best friend, Shane Tomlinson, and the 49 lives lost in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting. Under the brand, decorative food platters, The Boards, and blog writings from Peterson himself aim to build a community with love, understanding, and compassion.
Meet Linda Malys Yore, the 69-year-old travel blogger who’s been all around the U.S. and the world and isn’t stopping any time soon. Reluctant at first to share her travel experiences online after her daughter gifted her the blog, Lindaontherun.com, Yore has ended up attracting an audience with her Instagram alone, gathering 73.5K followers.
Take some hair extensions, glue, party hats, and even a working toy helicopter, and there you have it, art at its finest. Meet sisters and co-founders of the wig and hair product business The Hair Closet, Toni and Nicole Fulton whose hair art has gone viral on TikTok and won accolades.
Traci Neal knew she could write ever since she was little. Regardless, Neal tried to become a teacher, only to fail to pass the Praxis II teaching certification exam at every turn. When Neal failed the tenth time, that’s when it clicked for her to combine her love of writing and youth to become a published children’s writer.
Murfreesboro Police Officer Cole Glass serves under the Travis Manion Foundation as a Character Does Matter mentor for elementary students. Through his work, he teaches students how to become everyday heroes and leaders in their own communities. Wanting his students to see the impact 9/11 has had, Glass inspires them to take part in the community’s first-ever 9/11 Heroes Run.
Teacher, professor, author, professional speaker, media correspondent, podcast host, and traveling expert — if that job list sounds exhaustive, try living it. Denise Mose shares her journey and how she came to be where she is today.
As dark times struck the United States of America on September 11th, 2001, many tragedies came as a result of the horrific terrorist attacks that took place. But through tragedy, a hero is always born, and that's who 1stLt Travis Manion became in the process. With the guidance of his father, Col. Manion, Travis established a legacy of his own as a war hero and protector of the American people.
When Jessica Ross moved from New Jersey to South Carolina, she experienced her most “isolating” September 11th ever. Absent from a community of supporters, she mourned her older brother, Christopher Amoroso, 29, a Port Authority Police Officer trained in special tactics and fire patrol, quietly. The oldest of six siblings, Chris was last seen entering the North Tower after leading numerous people to safety from lower levels.
Shumi Brody was given a second chance at life by the firefighter who saved her life on September 11. He said, “Stay calm, keep moving. You’re getting out of here," and she did. Last year, Brody and family ran the 9/11 Heroes Run in honor of his service.
September 11, 2021, will mark 20 years of the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. Tim Sullivan, with the New York City Fire Department, tells his story about being a firefighter on that day and reminding us never to forget the spirit of 9/11. Tim also recounts meeting the late 1st Lt Travis Manion and connecting to Travis Manion Foundation.
Parents are placing their birth experience into the hands of Doulas. With COVID-19 protocols and an increase in black maternal mortality, Doulas are becoming a birth commodity. Marilyn Rice is an educator that became a Doula to specialize in assisting parents through births, postpartum care, and emotional support in the event of child loss. After experiencing a pregnancy loss herself, Rice found sharing her story with others as a way to heal.
Out Loud Audiobooks (OLA) is a nonprofit organization that connects readers and storytellers worldwide. Kathleen Fowlds founded OLA in Zimbabwe to allow volunteers to donate their time to record sections of books for blind and visually impaired children. OLA focus is recording many notable works that cannot be found for free or in an accessible audio form. Current projects include Emma, Peter Pan, and The Three Musketeers.
16-year-old Bella Adlah is the creator of Have Fun & Stay Strong, an organization that has created over 300 care packages for pediatric patients in hospitals. Unfortunately, Bella is currently battling a debilitating neurological disorder. Her family is now seeking support for Bella’s care and recovery from the community Bella once selflessly cared for herself.
Larissa Leon is a student competing for The Duck Brand’s $10,000 “Stuck at Prom” scholarship. She has gone viral for her dress made from 47 rolls of tape that took over 173 hours to create. She designed it to pay homage to her Mexican roots. The dress is inspired by the Folklorico-styled dresses that stem from Spanish folk heritage. Leon has inspired thousands of others to take pride in their heritage and celebrate the beauty in Mexican Culture.
“I wanted to do something more than just a dress; I wanted it to be a part of me, ” - Larissa Leon.
