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Will Campbell is the CEO of Quantasy, a Los Angeles-based creative agency. Campbell’s vision for blending advertising, technology, entertainment and culture has made him one
Andre Hill is a second-generation McDonald’s owner-operator based in Columbus, Ohio. He became one of McDonald’s newest owner-operators in December 2019, committed to moving the
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Van Lathan is an established host and media personality from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, co-host of the Higher Learning podcast with Rachel Lindsay. Van’s passion for
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McWhorter believes in being your most authentic self and leads with joy so the people around her can do their jobs to the best of their ability
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All college students hope to set themselves up to have a bright future, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund is creating endless opportunities for scholars
