First, Listen

Listen to Greg Smith discuss growing up black in America: his journey from Watts, Los Angeles to Atlanta where he oversees the Human Impact Project Of Atlanta. Greg speaks candidly about serving the poor, the fight for funding in his community, Black Lives Matter, and National Law Enforcement Reform.

Listen to Sabrina Jenkins discuss growing up black in America: experiencing microaggressions, working as a nanny in the South, and what she wants white people to know. With 16 running years of childhood education under her belt, Sabrina naturally expanded into business and administration. She came into her own vision that would allow her to leave a meaningful mark in the childcare field through the pursuit of quality care and education. Sabrina is the founder of Elite Nannies of Nashville, a unique nanny referral agency.

Listen to Rachel Hockett discuss growing up black in America: looking different and experiencing racism in both white neighborhoods and churches, her parents praising her distinction, how God sees her, being in the entertainment industry, and being asked questions by her daughter about black people getting killed. Rachel is a daughter, wife, mom, actress, singer, and writer. Her book "You're Not The Only One" is a girl's GPS for the teenage years.

Listen to Dr. Diarese George discuss growing up black in America, his lonely academic experience engulfed in whiteness, his professional career in the education system, and his pivot to using his position of influence. His network now serves educators of color and elevate their voices. Dr. Diarese George is Executive Director & Founder of TECA, the Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance. TECA is a statewide network of educators who are student-centered, solutions-oriented, and policy-focused.

Listen to Ashley Brooke James discuss growing up black in America, her voice, and being a black entrepreneur in the wellness space. Ashley is cofounder of TRILUNA, along with partner Elizabeth Moore. TRILUNA is a non-diet, pro-donut, anti-racist community wellness company headquartered in Nashville, TN.