Personality: Andrew Alli
Andrew Alli knew early that a desk job wasn’t for him. Drawn more to rivers, trails and open sky than fluorescent lights, the Godwin High School graduate shifted course at Virginia Commonwealth University, trading an early interest in mechanical engineering …
Personality: Tiffany Sneed
When Tiffany Sneed made her way through the halls of Fairfield Court Elementary for what she believed was a kindergarten winter concert, she didn’t know she was about to celebrate a career milestone.
Personality: Linzy George
Linzy George’s story didn’t begin in Richmond, but that’s where her passion for community involvement continues to grow.
Personality: Bianca Myrick
Bianca Myrick turned a personal struggle into a mission to empower young women and girls.
Personality: IBe’ Bulinda Hereford Crawley
IBe’ Bulinda Hereford Crawley, a researcher, artist and retired educator, grew up knowing that service to her community would guide her life.
Personality: Jo White
Jo White’s life experiences shaped her resolve to overcome adversity, leading her to found Saving Our Youth to equip at-risk youth with the tools to do the same.
Personality: Micheal Sparks
Drawing on years of global culinary experience, Micheal Sparks blends food education and cultural tradition to promote healthier eating within the African American community.
Personality: Devin Morgan
University of Richmond senior Devin Morgan’s leadership in environmental justice and food equity has earned him the prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship for 2025-26. His impactful work with the Sierra Club and Shalom Farms, along with his on-campus initiatives, has demonstrated …
Personality: Paulette Walker Johnson
For almost four decades, Paulette Walker Johnson has been a defining force in HBCU cheerleading and an esteemed figure at Virginia State University.
Personality: Monica Manns
When Monica Manns first learned about SisterFund, a local Black philanthropic organization, she was a nonprofit professional seeking funding rather than providing it.
Personality: Anthony Clary
Growing up in Blackwell on South Side, Anthony Clary rarely saw Black people running or exercising. Now, as founder of WeOffTheCouch, he’s working to change that reality.
Personality: Tanesha Powell
With a passion for youth development and a love for the arts, Tanesha Powell has stepped into the role of executive director at ART 180, the Richmond nonprofit that has empowered young creators for nearly 30 years.
Personality: Djimon Hounsou
Before his role in “Amistad,” the 1997 film about a 19th-century revolt by enslaved Africans on a Spanish ship, Djimon Hounsou, a native of Benin in West Africa, had limited knowledge of slavery — including his own country’s involvement. This …
Personality: Kristin Harris
From the age of 4, visiting her cancer-stricken mother in the hospital, to becoming a caregiver and later facing her own cancer diagnosis, Kristin Harris’ life has been woven with the pink ribbons of breast cancer.
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