Larensy Rogers, July Keepers of the Flame Scholarship Recipient My name is Larensy Rogers and I am from Natchez Mississippi, and live in Hattiesburg. I am a college student and a young business owner. I am 21 years old. I am currently studying Public Relations and Advertisement with a...
By: Jennifer Vickery, National Strategies PR There's no question that diversity is important in any sector, but it's especially crucial for nonprofit leaders. When organizations reflect the diversity of the communities they serve, they're better able to meet the needs of those communities. That's why it's...
HERSTORY: Kaysha Florvil, competing for Miss Florida, mental health advocate My name is Kaysha Florvil, and this is my story. If you know anything about me, you know that I absolutely love telling stories and, in fact, I have plenty of them up my sleeve. I...
Can you tell us about what it was like for you growing up? Love...
My Friend’s Story of Being LGBTQ And How She Made Her Family Whole I write this for my friend as it is too painful for her to write. He name is ‘Sarah,’ and she is a lesbian and of the Indian community. Her parents banned her...
Diversity is valuable in the workplace because mixing diverse individuals leads to greater creativity and innovation and increased productivity. Having a team composed of people from varying backgrounds and languages also helps you connect to a wider audience. And when job satisfaction results in more...
Candy Martin, Founder of the A.K. Legacy Foundation This month, we are once again proud to name the recipient of the Keepers of the Flame Scholarship to Candy Martin. She is making strides as she created a foundation that provides professional development, financial literacy and disaster...
Tieranni Parquet, MHS, LPC, Title: Clinical Director Tell us about your background and how you came to be in the role you’re serving? I am currently the Clinical Director of CADA Prevention & Recovery and getting here was a journey of faith, hard work, and divine alignment....
By: Jennifer Vickery, National Strategies PR Mental Health is an important aspect for all human beings, especially for those working in nonprofits and helping others in the community and often with sensitive topics. As a nonprofit PR Specialist, I want to shine light on some initiatives...
Tiffany Brown, owner of Wicks NOLA Candle Company in New Orleans When Tiffany’s brick-and-mortar business experienced a fire, she knew she wanted to rebuild her hard work. Before the incident, she ran a successful e-commerce and physical business and was on an amazing trajectory. Recently named a...