Lauren Brazile is known for her community leadership, advocacy, service, and project management. With experience managing logistics for some of the largest festivals in America, managing some of the top talent in Los Angeles, aiding in the growth of over 200 small businesses, educating youth and providing resources to our homeless community, Lauren aims to create a lasting impact and a ‘safe space community.’ We Grow LA is Lauren’s passion project with a mission to do just that, GROW LA! Along with curating the Slauson Headquarters Community Center, Lauren also launched the South LA Gardening Project and Ground Zero Project to provide education and resources for underserved communities. From managing logistics for Taste of Soul and Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival to rebranding and scaling small businesses, Lauren strives to grow and empower Los Angeles communities from every angle. With an unwavering focus on the youth, Lauren recently built curriculum that has been administered across six schools within the Los Angeles and Inglewood Unified School Districts to ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and experience they need to succeed. What sets Lauren apart is her dedication to finding permanent solutions. She consistently exceeds expectations, setting high standards for herself and inspiring others to strive for excellence. Her relentless work ethic, coupled with her passion for continuous improvement, drives her to deliver exceptional results and achieve outstanding outcomes. Lauren's qualities make her an influential force, empowering individuals and organizations to reach new heights of success.

I'm a 35 yr old South Carolina Native, Coastal Carolina University Graduate (2012) and a member of Beta Alpha Delta Fraternity Incorporated. I am passionate about providing justice, essentials needs and education to the community; as well as building it up. "The time is always right to do what is right" -MLKJ

I'm a parent to an amazing 11 year old who makes me proud everyday. I'm also a co-founder of and the Director of Mutual Aid for Red Dirt Collective. I am passionate about doing work that empowers those that have been neglected in our system. I also really enjoy woodworking, music, and movies.

Meghan Curry is a senior at the University of Mississippi, majoring in public health and health sciences with a minor in African American studies. A native of Indianola in the Mississippi Delta, she is deeply committed to advocating for health equity, particularly in rural areas. Meghan's dedication to social justice is evident through her leadership as the president of the university’s NAACP chapter for the past two years, where she has been a strong advocate for marginalized communities. She joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in the spring of 2022 and has embraced its values of service and leadership. Meghan is also deeply involved in her community, working tirelessly to promote positive change and support those in need. Her passion for public health and community engagement drives her to create impactful change.

Deonta Davis is a dedicated community activist and organizer from Temple, Texas. His experiences growing up in a single-parent household and being justice impacted fuel his passion for social justice. In 2019, he founded Make A Way Wellness, a 501c3 nonprofit focused on neighborhood stabilization, community reinvestment, and enhancing the welfare of disadvantaged populations. Through this organization, he has led initiatives that foster community growth and create better outcomes for future generations.

Jazmyn Franklin is a Black Indigenous first-generation college graduate, healthcare professional, researcher, and social justice advocate. She is multifaceted and resilient, characteristics shaped by her community's struggle with systemic disadvantages. She understands the significance of taking a comprehensive, stakeholder-centered approach, prioritizing the community and its people when tackling complex problems and identifying underlying causes. Her acute awareness of underrepresentation and systemic discrimination fuels her to passionately advocate for marginalized communities. Her primary focus is on empowering disadvantaged youth of color, particularly in the areas of health equity, opportunity, race and justice, education, environmental and climate justice, and overall social inclusion. Because of this, Ms. Franklin is invested in finding innovative solutions to her community's public health and social issues. Her dedication to catalyzing positive change is not a solitary endeavor but a collective mission. Her interdisciplinary and, by any means, necessary strategy when tackling these challenges emphasizes the importance of collaboration with peers and stakeholders. Through a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens, Jazmyn explores every possible solution, considering the input of diverse, intersectional identities of those involved. She is unwavering in her confidence that this inclusive approach can bring about positive transformation in public health and enhance social inclusion and mobility for all. The future of those she is committed to serving will be bright. She is working on programs to empower the people she serves, foster social connections, and eliminate obstacles to achieving their full potential.

Tyriney M. Jefferson is a proud native of the pine belt city of Waynesboro, MS. She is an alumna of Alcorn State University where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Science with a concentration in Biology Pre-Medicine. Throughout her matriculation at Alcorn State University, she was an active member of various campus organizations, received academic awards, special recognitions, and she also served on the Alcorn State University Royal Court as Miss Senior 2021-2022 all while graduating Magna Cum Laude. She now works as the Community Organizer for the Mississippi (NAACP) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and as well as a Health Communications Specialist at Six Dimensions, LLC specializing in the maternal and reproductive health of black women. She currently resides in Hattiesburg, MS with her loving husband Deshodrick Jefferson. In her spare time, Tyriney enjoys listening to music, cooking, watching a great TV series & serving as a Christian mentor for the youth in her hometown. A quote that she lives by is “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” by Dr. Maya Angelou.

My name is Ryan Kirkpatrick . I’ve been involved in activism since 2019 and it’s been an amazing journey. It is taking me many spots and allowed me to meet many people attend West Virginia State University and sell insurance and I hope to one day becoming attorney.

"Tim Majors (he/they) was raised in Birmingham, Alabama. After graduating from Mississippi State University, he moved back to the Magic City where he started a job in digital marketing while also managing local musicians. His life shifted to a more political path in 2017 when he had loved ones that were directly threatened by the policies of political figures. That year, Tim would form bhamstands, an Instagram project that highlights Southern activists, artists, small businesses, and causes. As bhamstands continued to grow, so too did Tim’s role in Alabama movement spaces. Over the last 7 years he has played a role in organizing around causes such as shutting down the Etowah County Detention Center, holding police accountable including for the 2018 murder of EJ Bradford in Hoover, ending the genocide and occupation of Palestine, and much more. Tim’s career path also became more movement-oriented in this time. His experience over the last few years includes time as Development Director for the Immigrant Alliance for Justice and Equity (IAJE) in Mississippi and a fellowship with ACLU of Alabama. He is currently a Media Strategist and Digital Organizer with Alabama Values and Alabama Values Progress. Tim believes that the South is too often spoken of in blanket statements that address the racism of the region without acknowledging the many powerful Southerners that have created a better nation for all despite their tough surroundings. This belief has only grown stronger as he continues to cover new events and meet new people. "

"Tevin McDaniel is a community builder, organizer, and poet who keys in on the ways community can be the focus of the work of social justice, a future where our communities rely less heavily on their government. Tevin is a co-founder of Foundation For Liberating Minds (FLM) and serves now as the Community Building Coordinator. FLM is a community organization working to disrupt the root causes of systemic oppression through transformative education. He currently leads FLM’s We, The Eastside Initiative, building and creating space for people of the Eastside to come and express what it is they want for change. He is also in charge of the community building and organizing for FLM, making sure that those impacted by systems have the available resources to live in a comfortable way. Tevin has performed his poetry at places like Ice event center and East Side Pizza House. In 2016, Tevin graduated from Heritage Hall Upper School and earned a scholarship to the United States Air Force Academy. He then started to pursue his passion for organizing and activism, where he stood for Food Justice in Texas, and Black Lives in OKC, and facilitated professional development trainings at high schools, and with religious and organizing groups around the OKC area. Tevin is an anime enthusiast and lover of Heath Ledger’s Joker. "

Sade Ratliff is a Boston-based community organizer driven by her passion for case-making and social change. Having focused on a variety of social justice issues, Ratliff believes that when led by a listening ear and an empathetic heart, nothing is impossible. Ratliff currently works with Citizen's Housing and Planning Association on their Municipal Engagement Initiative. This work allows her to use her B.A. in Black Studies to build housing coalitions and pro-housing groups across the state. Going forward, Ratliff seeks to create equity across the civil and human rights fields.

Celsa Allende Stallworth is an Immigrant rural organizer in the deep south. She was raised in the rural Alabama town of Wedowee AL and has been organizing her whole life in one way or another. Creating spaces were people can be safe and grow to be brave is at the forefront of her work. We are stronger together and building future leaders makes a difference.

Quiane 'Q' Turner, from Atlanta, Georgia, is a passionate activist with a legacy of civil rights involvement. Starting her activism af 15, Quiane joined the NAACP at 17, marking the beginning of her dedication to social justice. She earned degrees from Valdosta State University and Clark Atlanta University, and now serves as the Legal Redress Chair of the Henry County Branch of the NAACP, addressing legal injustices in her community. Preparing to attend law school in the fall of 2025, Quiane aims to deepen her impact in the fight for civil rights, continuing her family's legacy and inspiring future generations.

Ellie Walker is an active-duty Coast Guard spouse currently stationed in Lawrenceville, Georgia. She earned her Masters in Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice from the University of Oklahoma where she focused her research on racial inequality, intergenerational trauma, disparities in Veteran mental health care access, and antiracist ideology. She is an active volunteer with the ACLU of Georgia as Gwinnett LEAD for the Voter Access Project and member of the local Gwinnett NAACP chapter. Additionally, she advocates for the military community with the Secure Families Initiative by being a member of the Demilitarizing the Police Leadership team, Military Voting Ambassador, BIPOC Caucus member, and prior Foreign Policy Fellow where she lobbied on Capitol Hill for Coast Guard families and military families of color. Her passion centers on advancing racial equity and antiracist ideology while empowering the next generation to become social justice leaders through activism in their local communities.

Brittany Williams is a thought leader, change agent, and lifelong learner from Glen Allan, Mississippi. With a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, a Masters in Elementary Education, and currently pursuing a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, she stands at the forefront of addressing systemic issues to drive meaningful change. Brittany has dedicated her career to advocating for children, improving professional equity, and learning history to best support the future of underserved communities. With most of her teaching career in the Mississippi Delta, Brittany is now making a difference in the city of Memphis, serving as both a teacher and catalyst for change. Brittany Williams is a member of the NAACP and is an emerging organizer committed to being a proactive advocate for transformative initiatives. Drawing inspiration from her roots in Mississippi, Brittany Williams embodies resilience, integrity, compassion, and a deep-seated commitment to creating a brighter tomorrow for generations to come.

My name is Kenneth Williamson 46 from Hopkinsville Kentucky. I started doing the work around 2021 shortly after Covid hit my community. In 2020 I received my right back to vote in the state of Kentucky. I had never participated in the Democratic process so with my rights being given back to me, I made it to vote and cast my ballot at the ballot box changed my life. Little did I know it was my call to activism I begin to go to journey to understand why folks have been stripped of the right to vote. Begin to converse and organize with organization, such as just Leadership USA. Centers for third world organizers Barred business, Kentucky for the Commonwealth Able and the equity alliance while also starting my own organization, United men of color. The one common thing is we are dedicated to turn down the old systems and building new ones in our community and also the restoration of voting rights, the participation of voting and in general for all.