Ernest Owens is an award-winning journalist and a writer at 1-Large for Philadelphia Magazine. Owens covers a variety of social issues regarding race, LGBTQ, communities, and pop culture. His extensive reporting on racism within the LBGTQ community, and specifically racial discrimination in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood, was cited by the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations and led in part to the city government’s passing an antidiscrimination bill in 2017.

Kenneth T. Earle, also known as Kenny Culture, is an entrepreneur, a music producer and a digital media mogul. He is the founder of Great Inventors LLC, a digital content creation company that provides film, audio, and graphic design services to clients. Originally from Jamaica Queens, Kenneth is also a music producer and an MC. In addition to his work running Great Inventors, Kenneth also works as the Events and Special Projects Coordinator for the City of Philadelphia, where he’s worked on events like the Wawa Welcome America 4th of July Festival. His work ethic and his towards his goals have inspired those around him to live in full pursuit of their
dreams.

Chante’ Hall is the founder of 2X The Service LLC, a branding, marketing, public relations, and event planning company. Through her company, Hall helps others to grow their businesses and their brands. Her business has attracted many high-profile clients like The Fader, South by Southwest Festival and Chef Milly from Hell’s Kitchen. Despite her success, Hall remains humble and continues to aspire to achieve more. Hall is also involved in the Sierra Leone Youth Association, an organization that aims to advance the Sierra Leonean youths in America. Hall has lead events for organizations hosting fashion shows and back to school drives.

Eve Elie is a Philadelphia-based growth strategy consultant of Afro-Caribbean ancestry. A self proclaimed world citizen, she has lived, worked, and studied in over five countries. Elie has a passion for engaging with communities across the globe and, via strategy, adds capacity to support impactful projects made by and for the people. Her background includes public health advocacy, social impact strategy, business, and community development

Garry Johnson graduated from the University of Delaware in 2018 with a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship & Design. Since then he’s designed several ventures, including founding Urbinvest, LLC., a startup aimed at creating access to capital for entrepreneurs. In addition, he’s currently working on another venture called Know Capp. His goal is to help provide access to entrepreneurship opportunities for underrepresented communities, specifically focusing on the innovation economy. Johnson has worked to mentor youth and support communities of color. He’s worked as a course instructor for Horn Entrepreneurship and was part of the NAACP’s inaugural NEXTGEN Leadership Program.

Jonathan Williams founded the Chestnut Hill Cleaning Company at age 16. Aside from his cleaning company, Jonathan also founded Sky is the Limit Entrepreneurial Program that teaches youth in grades 5 to 8 the basics of entrepreneurship. Williams Jonathan aims to expand this program and to help give others middle school-age the tools to pursue their own business.

Elder Kerrie G. Green Jr. is a native of Philadelphia, PA and a former undergraduate student at Pennsylvania State University – University Park. He attained a Bachelor’s Degree in African American studies, minoring in sociology. In the field of sociology, he has been admitted into Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society for his display of excellence in the study and commitment “to investigate humanity for the purpose of service.”

Kyle “JR” Morris quit his job as the dean of Students at an alternative high school in Southwest Philadelphia, to create “an empire to empower the next generation.” He is the founder of Encore Entertainment, an organization that’s dedicated to creatively educating and inspiring people through art, entertainment, and fashion. Morris believes that “education cannot be limited to the classroom.”

Mike Moore is the assistant studio manager at Lil’ Drummaboy Recordings, he is a producer at WURD radio and a full time music artist. The music Moore creates is described as a soulful sound
“that paints pictures like a Spike Lee movie soundtrack.” His work has been featured in independent films, radio show introductions and promotions.

Lydia Sherice is a model, an actor, a digital marketing strategist and a holistic lifestyle coach. She walked in the 2017 Dream Walk Fashion Show, an “anti-Victoria Secret” fashion show that celebrated inclusivity and body positivity by bringing together models of all sizes, ages, ethnicities, sexualities, and disabilities. Through her work as a model and as a life coach, Lydia inspires those around her to walk in confidence.