Changemakers Season 1
Role: Producer
“Changemakers,” is a 4-part video series spotlighting Black LGBTQ small business owners and their impact within their local communities before and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The series, presented by NEONxGLAAD & Ally, features K.NGSLEY, BLK MKT Vintage, Black Gifted & Whole, and Chef Joya.
Black, Gifted, & Whole
Episode 3 spotlights Black, Gifted & Whole, a non-profit founded by Guy Anthony to empower young queer Black men by acknowledging, celebrating, and affirming their whole selves. Since its inception in 2015, Black, Gifted & Whole has helped over 19 students realize their college dreams and continues to be a beacon long after their freshman year. “We have literally built a pipeline from high school to college to the workforce,” Anthony explains and adds, “This is my love letter to Black, Queer students.”
Chef Joya
Episode four spotlights Chef Joya, a premiere vegan chef from Charlotte, North Carolina. Specializing in Soul food, and Caribbean, African, and Latin cuisines, Chef Joya brings comfort food into green eating and loves to teach others how to find joy in doing the same.
