Personality: Tina T. Murphy
Growing up with six siblings in a modest single-parent household, Tina T. Murphy understood the importance of family support. Many youth exiting the foster care system do not have that safety net.
Personality: Viola Baskerville
Viola Baskerville, a retired local and state official, is now on the front lines of helping African Americans in Richmond overcome the unique challenges of reconnecting with their roots.
Personality: Farrah Massenburg
When Farrah Massenburg noticed a small lump while breastfeeding, she could not have anticipated what lay ahead.
Personality: Valerie Cassel Oliver
As a student in Houston, Valerie Cassel Oliver took field trips to what she felt were magical places — the city’s museums.
Personality: Tanisha Tate
Growing up in a high-crime neighborhood in Washington, D.C., Tanisha Tate knew she had to find a way forward.
Personality: LeQuan Hylton
LeQuan Hylton, a community leader committed to service, chairs the Ujima Legacy Fund, a giving circle supporting youth-focused nonprofits in underserved communities.
Personality: Todd Boyd
Shifting easily between real estate and philanthropy, Todd Boyd has built a career that extends beyond selling homes.
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.
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