Presenting the Jrue & Lauren Holiday SOCIAL IMPACT FUND CLASS OF 2021

Class of 2021

Milwaukee

Black-Owned Businesses

Sacha Simmons

Pick Fresh Delivery

pickfreshdelivery.com

"Everyone Deserves Access To Nutritious Food and We Make That Possible!"

 
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Joanna Brooks

Embody Yoga

www.embodyyogamke.com

"Where yoga meets culture."

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Alesia Miller

Soul Brew Kombucha

www.mysoulbrew.com

"Creating culture for better health."

 
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Jalen Greenlee

Flora Fruit Company

florafruitco.com

"We make it easy and convenient to get more fruits into the diets and households of every American."

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Dr. Robert “Biko” Baker

ROCS Software

Rocssoftware.com

"ROCS puts the power of technology into the hands of everyday people."

 
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Talethea Thompson

PumpFive Fuel Delivery Service

"Car service delivered directly to you."

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Montreal Cain

MERA

www.housecallwi.com

"Monitor. Engage Recommend. Advocate."

Class of 2021

Milwaukee

Black-Led Nonprofits

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Dontrell Fells

Black Space

www.blackspacehq.com

"Normalizing therapy for Black and Brown people."

 
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Markasa Tucker-Harris

African American Roundtable

www.hawamke.org/aart-liberate-mke

"Empowering and organizing our community to transform policies so that Black people can thrive and live at their greatest potential. "

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Sharlen Moore

Urban Underground

www.urbanunderground.org

"Promoting a culture of excellence, a commitment to justice, and pursuit of leadership that is courageous, inclusive, and accountable."

 
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Dr. Brandon Currie

STRYV365

www.stryv365.org

"Equipping youth with a resilient mindset through trauma-informed programming in education, athletics and activities."

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Jamon Lewis

Adullam Outreach Inc.

www.adullamoutreach.com

"Serving the practical and spiritual needs of the community with dignity and love"

 
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Lakesha Jones

Future Urban Leaders Foundation

www.futureurbanleaders.org

"Creating opportunities that support youth in realizing their unique potential."

Class of 2021

New Orleans

Black-Owned Businesses

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Cidney Christie

REMIXEcology

www.remixecology.com

"Providing under-represented individuals the opportunity to cultivate relationships with themselves, each other and nature in order to holistically improve their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being."

 
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Tiyana Jordan

THE SPACE

thespacenola.com

"A co-working community fostering creativity, connections, and experiences that nurture culture, inclusivity, and growth for today's entrepreneurs, creatives, and tech professionals."

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Lawrence Wagner

Spark Mindset

www.sparkmindset.com

"Breaking the cycle of poverty in historically disadvantaged communities through cybersecurity training for high school and adult students."

 
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Roderick Foster

Velvet Noir Beard & Skin

www.velvetnoirbc.com

"We Provide All Natural Beard & Skin Care for Black Men."

Arielle Brown

Bea's Bayou Skincare

beasbayouskincare.com

"Offering the solution for all types of eczema with probiotic and herbal scalp-care and skincare for all!"

 
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Carla Briggs

Viola's Heritage Breads

violasheritagebreads.com

"Our dream is to create a perpetual international business rooted in honoring the contributions of unacknowledged people of color in food, that provides a high-quality, culinary-crafted everyday quality sandwich bread option."

Class of 2021

New Orleans

Black-Led Nonprofits

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Keisha Calderon

The 18th Ward

the18thward.org

"The 18th Ward delivers high-quality, low-cost youth sports programs in New Orleans, welcoming every young person regardless of race, gender, income or neighborhood."

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Devon Turner

Grow Dat Youth Farm

www.growdatyouthfarm.org

"Nurturing a diverse group of young leaders through the meaningful work of growing food."

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Dennis Bagneris

Liberty’s Kitchen

www.libertyskitchen.org

"Learn. Grow. Lead. We're cooking up a community where all young people can succeed."

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Lauren Darnell

Made in New Orleans Foundation Inc.

Minofoundation.org

"Envisioning a NOLA hospitality industry leading in growing, supporting & financing the success of BIPOC. "

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Rheneisha Robertson

Covenant House New Orleans

www.covenanthouseNOLA.org

"Our efforts together in the covenant community are a visible sign that effects the presence of God, working through the Holy Spirit among ourselves and our kids."

Class of 2021

Los Angeles

Black-Owned Businesses

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Kristen Ingram

PLUS ONE

www.plusonesociety.com

"PLUS ONE society is an award-winning Black woman-owned event production and marketing agency specializing in social justice and racial equity. "

 
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Abigail Smith

Maddy Bear Bakes

"Affordable cookies for specific dietary needs."

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Carmen Thomas

Prosperity Market

www.prosperitymarketla.com

"A farmers market on wheels and a food truck in one! We feature black farmers, food producers, and chefs and we travel throughout Los Angeles conveniently bringing a curated farmers market experience to you!"

Cassandra Cooper

Ova Media Group

www.step1tv.com

"Film & Television production company. Our Content Focuses On The Diversity Of Us As A Race And As Women."

 
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Darnell Gant

CrossFitness

www.crossfitnessrys.com

"Christian based clothing and personal training."

Class of 2021

Los Angeles

Black-Led Nonprofits

Arthur Andrews

Connective Inc.

www.connectiveinc.org

"Our goal is to empower underserved youth with the critical skills needed to achieve life success."

 
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Alexis Wilson

The Menternship

thementernship.org

"Personally and professionally developing Black and Brown young women with interest in high influence markets like entertainment, media, sports and fashion."

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Keith Linton

Boys 2 Gentlemen Leadership

www.boys2gentlemen.org

"Dedicated to empowering young people to seek, do, and be all the things they once thought were impossible."

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Lorenzo Lewis

The Confess Project

www.theconfessproject.com

"We are Americas First Mental Health Barbershop Movement training Black Barbers across the United States to become Mental Health Advocates."

 
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Everett Glenn

ESP Education & Leadership Institute

www.bossprograms.org

"Creating a level playing field in education for boys of color by providing equipment and resources to remove barriers and equalize access to education so that boys of color can reach their full potential."

Class of 2021

Indianapolis

Black-Owned Businesses & Black-Led Nonprofits

Natalie Pipkin

Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore

www.blackworldschoolers.com

"A Mobile Bookstore and empowerment hub that centers, celebrates and shares Black stories, Black culture and Black joy around the world."

 
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Brandon Buckley

George Washington Hub Club

www.thehubclubrocks.com

"The HUB provides academic assistance, community involvement opportunities, and enriching activities in a fun, safe, respectful environment for youth in the community."

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Ashley Robinson

Ashley Nora Art LLC

www.ashleynoraart.com

"My name is Ashley, but my business is Ashley Nora, named after my big mother Nora. It means “light”. Every single day before I even knew that I’d be here, I would try to be a light. No matter what I’m going through, I just want to make other people smile because you never know, you could change somebody’s life."

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Kia Wells

Eclectic Soul VOICES Corporation

voicescorp.org

"Through the power of self expression & community involvement VOICES empowers the youth, and families to change their lives and communities."

 
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Victoria Beaty

Growing Places Indy

www.growingplacesindy.org

"Our mission is to empower people to cultivate individual, family, and community wellness through urban agriculture, access to fresh local food, and mind-body education."

Class of 2021

Additional

Black-Owned Businesses

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Aaliyah Clyburn

Awesomeli You! (NY)

awesomeliyou.myshopify.com

"Leakproof Period Panties... Awesomeli You was designed to bring comfort and confidence to young girls."

 
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Dale Dowdie

BlackFacts

blackfacts.com

"The World's First Online Black History Encyclopedia. 20 years later, it is an innovative Tech business that delivers daily Black History and current news."

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Brandon Rhodes

Awkward Games (NY)

hellawkward.com

"We are a Black & women owned card game company. Our first product is Hella Awkward which is a card game made to deepen connections & stimulate memorable moments."

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Tameka Peoples

Seed2Shirt (CA)

www.seed2shirt.com

"100% organic cotton, fair-trade line of Blank apparel products... bringing you products that change the world."

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Chelsea Grant

Grandma’s Place (NY)

www.grandmasplaceinharlem.com

"Family owned & operated toy/bookstore. We curate materials that are beneficial to childhood development & provide the community with toys & books that look like them."

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Deborah Torres

ATLAS MONROE (CA)

atlasmonroe.com

"Vegan, plant-based food manufacturing facility seeking representation in frozen grocery store retail sales and wholesale distribution."

Class of 2021

Additional

Black-Led Nonprofits

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Krystal Gauld

Dignity Housing (PA)

www.dignityhousing.org

"Dignity Housing seeks to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness in Philadelphia, by first providing immediate shelter for houseless individuals and families, then by providing the tools and skills they need to obtain permanent self-sufficiency."

 
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Niki Watson

Future Successors (GA)

www.futuresuccessors.org

“Encourages at-risk youth to find their passion to live out their purpose by equipping them with entrepreneurship and leadership skills convey with communication, explore, respect, and believe.“

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Wilma Mae Basta

DRK Beauty Healing (NY)

thisisdrkbeauty.com

"DRK Beauty Healing supports women of color in quickly accessing free therapy from licensed clinicians across America."

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Jillian Hishaw

Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) (SC)

www.30000acres.org

"To provide legal and technical services to aging Black farmers while reducing hunger in the farmers community."

 
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Jill Jefferson

Julian (DC)

www.Jullianlegal.com

"Attacking discrimination in all forms through legal advocacy & innovation in order to exact justice, foster equality, & advance the doctrines of civil + human rights law so that they will evolve in stride with social change & fulfill their purpose of protecting & empowering the vulnerable."

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