
Meet the Cohorts
We train students to tackle social inequities by focusing on institutional barriers and inequities in constraints so that people in Charlotte, especially those who have been historically marginalized, can live to their fullest potentials.

We derive inspiration from and channel the spirit of Black leaders who relentlessly pursued social equity.

Connect with Our Leaders:
The Baldwins (2021)
Michael Yen
Jay’La Evans
Kennedy Petties
The Atwaters (2022)
Ione Brewer
Chayil Bullock
Nikhil Basu
Bernice Saladin
Kamryn Walker
Hollis Plexico
The Lou Hamers (2023)
Aniya Jones
Kayla Johnson
Jayla Davis
Arianna Berrios
Emma Begley-Collier
Sophia Ludt
The Clarks (2024)
Jayona Griffin
Arieouance Gibson
Kira King
Ja’Darius Littlejohn
Brooke Adams
Jordyn Scott
Lyric Bailey