Jasmine Crowe is using her superpowers of vision and service to foster change and bring awareness to pressing socioeconomic issues such as poverty, education and
Michelle Reaves is the executive director of the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP), an organization focused on connecting youth in metropolitan Detroit to educational
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. held a national summit in California this month to bring together thought leaders from multiple industries
General Motors (GM) is committed to creating opportunities in STEM education (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and continues to open doors for today’s students to
Georgia Dawkins is a creator and digital strategist who has produced nationally televised programming that has reached 65 million viewers. Successfully producing for “Sister Circle Live,”
Each year, ComEd invites 30 young women to participate in the 2018 Icebox Derby, the fifth annual competition involving teens from across Chicagoland to transform recycled
Father, son, and Howard University graduate Craig King is no stranger to the arts. He is a music entrepreneur who has worked with well-known influencers
The Black Girl Magic Showcase was created by Faith Jackson to recognize deserving young women for their accomplishments. The event celebrates the achievements of girls
Tesha Alston has been a biochemist for a little over 10 years at 3M. She absolutely loves her job. A native of North Minneapolis, Alston is
Qiana Hicks grew up as a disadvantaged youth where her parents battled with drug and alcohol addiction and poverty, which caused her to live through
Luz María Frías is the president and chief executive officer of YWCA Minneapolis and is responsible for leading the strategy and operations of the organization’s five
Words like “coding” and acronyms like STEM may not be the sexiest uses of language being thrown around the internet, but without them, there is
General Motors and Black Girls CODE (BGC) recently announced the launch of a BGC Detroit chapter with a series of hands-on and engaging activities at Detroit International Academy for Women (DIA),
Who’s ready for a great new book? When I Grow Up, written by Jessica McEachern and with illustrations by Italian-born, award-winning artist Andrea Alemanno, emboldens
Courtesy of Kristopher Stonewall According to the World Health Organization, colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer and accounts for 10 percent
The innovative organization Black Girls Code is expanding. In partnership with General Motors, BGC has launched its Detroit chapter. This partnership aims to increase interest in STEM
Gavin H. Logan, the Tech and Telecom Fellow for the National Urban League, has a unique opportunity to work with government, the tech industry and other civil
The Icebox Derby is a program sponsored by ComEd that brings together young girls from diverse backgrounds to learn about STEM by building race cars
Dr. Karen Hypolite is a successful author, chemistry professor, science education researcher, advocate and innovator. She is a professor at Kennesaw State University and the
Rose Stuckey Kirk understands the importance of providing opportunities for the youth. In order for all youth to have similar chances at reaching success, they
