February 24, 2022 In Class of 2022
Neki Mohan helps others after making it big in TV
If you grew up in South Florida watching the local news, you know Neki Mohan. A former veteran anchor and reporter for WPLG-TV, she was a longtime driving force for
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February 24, 2022 In Class of 2022
Raymonde Reyes’ experiences help Liberty City moms
Raymonde Reyes is no stranger to life’s difficulties. However, her struggles drew a path toward her eventual career and true passion in life. As a program coordinator for Miami-Dade County
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February 24, 2022 In Class of 2022
Chris Norwood brings Black art to historic building
Every week, Christopher Norwood welcomes guests to Overtown’s Historic Ward Rooming House, a 1925 safehouse built by Bahamian immigrants for Black and Indigenous travelers. Now showcasing the work of such
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February 22, 2022 In Class of 2017
She makes the homeless smile for free
A brief brush with homelessness was enough for Valencia Gunder to know it wasn’t the life for her. After struggling through the financial recession of the mid 2000s, in 2009
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February 22, 2022 In Class of 2016
Dancer steps it up to guide students
Dance is a form of expression for Traci Young-Byron. But it also is a form of release.“It’s my safe haven, a place to unwind. I can put the music on
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February 22, 2022 In Class of 2015
Fedrick Ingram: An advocate for poor students
Ingram spends much of his time advocating for quality education for poor youth similar to the way Booker T. Washington did for disadvantaged Blacks. Education is part of Fedrick Ingram’s
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February 22, 2022 In Class of 2017
Mentoring youth a touchdown at a time
It’s been one year since Lakatriona Brunson took over the reigns of Miami Jackson High School’s football team, making history as the first-ever female head football coach in Florida.The physical
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February 21, 2022 In Class of 2021
Chef Tristen Epps is making culinary history
Red Rooster Overtown’s Fire Roasted Wagyu Oxtail is executive chef Tristen Epps’ favorite thing to prepare from the restaurant’s menu. In 2014, Tristen Epps was a finalist on the ABC
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February 21, 2022 In Class of 2021
Activist Francesca Menes speaking truth to power
Francesca Menes is the deputy organizing director for Local Progress, and an anchor and co-host for Island TV. Francesca Menes was hand-picked by destiny to lead a movement started by Ella
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February 20, 2022 In Class of 2021
Donovan Lee-Sin always supports Miami families
Donovan Lee-Sin advocates for children and families and has helped inform policy that’s positively impacted residents across the state. Donovan Lee-Sin was initially the only voice heard protesting the cancellation