If anyone is destined to inspire the type of pride that uplifted our community following Marvel’s Black Panther release . . . Brandon Alexander tops the list with his innate ability to positively influence others.

Carl Binger is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of the Surviving Depression group. It is Carl’s mission to bring awareness to the perils of depression, having experienced depression himself. He hopes to break the stigma associated with mental illness, particularly in Black and Brown communities.

A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Bryan Vincent Redmond is a summa cum laude graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana who is working to restore the independence, self-esteem, and humanity of stroke survivors.

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? Demetrius uses his platform to encourage and promote entrepreneurship in black and brown communities. Through his real estate business, he provides both affordable housing and retail space in underserved neighborhoods. He is also the co-founder of Bubby's BBQ and Hyde Venues.