Symone Mason is a D1 Sprinter for Louisiana State University, LSU. At only 5 feet 2 inches, she is a 5-time all-American running the 4x400 relay & 200 meters. She has qualified for the NCAA championships on numerous occasions of which has achieved silver medals alongside her 4x4 team. Symone transferred her sophomore year from the University of Miami, her hometown where she achieved MVP in 2018 and won gold in the ACC Championships. Symone is a role model for young black women across the country in showing them that you can build your empire starting from just a young dream.

Ranyah Bullock currently serves as Miss Sophomore at HBCU Deleware State University. Although she just recently graduated Renaissance High School in 2022 she has successfully kickstarted her journalism career by majoring in Mass Communications with a GPA of 3.6 with a Dean's List Distinction. Speaking of her Black Excellence, she is a published author at Rocket Mortgage company where she interns as a financial literacy writer. Not only does she have an immense background in service, leadership, and journalism she is also a cosmetologist who specializes in hair at her own business called Ranyah Beauty. Although she may be young Ms. Ranayah is a role model for Black Female Excellence

Dacarion Cheatem is an up-and-coming photographer and videographer with his own brand called PovDc. He attends one of the top schools in the city of Detroit called Cass Technical HS where his brand took off. His work quickly grew in demand and he now shoots Detroit artists, sports games, local events and does creative private shoots as well. His unique and creative shooting styles make his work impossible to replicate and truly display the action going on in a shot. Dacarion is not just a photographer, but he should be renowned as an artist and storyteller.

Jalen Thompson is a D1 Defensive Lineman for the Michigan State University Spartans. Jalen is a four-star prospect, the No. 1 defensive end prospect in the state of Michigan for the Class of 2023 and ranked as one of the best overall players in the country. Rated the No. 13 overall player in the Midwest and ranked among the best defensive ends in the nation by Rivals. Three-year varsity letter winner at Detroit Cass Tech High School helped lead Cass Tech to a 9-4 record, the Detroit Public School League (PSL) title, and a berth in the Michigan Division 1 state semifinals his senior season in 2022 while being one of the few to attend the U.S Army Bowl in 2022. All in all, Jalen Thompson has put in work on and off the field to be a phenomenal player and represent the city of Detroit.

Kaden Wilson is an up-and-coming Real Estate Agent in the state of Michigan part of the Monopoly Team Enterprises LLC. Although he has just recently graduated from Detroit’s top high school Cass Tech in 2023 he has been able to serve as luxury clothing brand, Trenches, COO. Be the founder and CEO of his own booking app Sookk and pursue his Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Kaden embodies what it means to be a Detroit hustler and give back to his community by any means.

Demetrious Yancy is the CEO and Founder of a luxury streetwear brand named Trenches. He launched his brand as a senior in high school attending the illustrious Cass Tech in Detroit, MI. His brand has since followed him to Michigan State University in 2023. He states his motivation for his brand was to show people that they could overcome any challenges that life may throw at them. Thus Meech is not just a CEO or Brand Owner but he is role model of what it looks like to make it out the trenches and on to bigger things.

Join Kel and Jayla Johnson for the Season 1 finale of KBLW! Jayla Johnson is the Vice President of JP Morgan and Chase Company. Which is a leading financial and banking service around the globe. Ms.Johnson may be young but her global education at the University of Michigan and the London School of Economics and Political Science has granted her the knowledge to lead. She is originally from Detroit, MI but has worked throughout Washington, D.C. Ghana, Africa and so much more. Jayla Johnson is a Vice President, trilingual in French and Twi, a global learner, and an advocate for global equality.

Jennifer K. Starlin is an attorney at Thrun Law Firm. Where she defends clients in state and federal courts on a variety of student, employment, and civil rights matters. She works hard for the Michigan education system in advocating for various school districts, colleges, and academies on a federal level. She is a double spartan getting her Bachelors's from James Madison College in Michigan State University and her law degree from Michigan State College of Law. She is dedicated to serving Michigan through tirelessly defending for student and teacher rights, her work allows us to pursue quality education at work and in school.

Courtney Baker is CEO of CEEM Interactive which is a company dedicated to the empowerment and education of the upcoming generations. They have produced various games, apps, and workshops that provide a transformative experience to unlock student’s full potential. Mrs. Baker is responsible for the creation of the LevelUP board game which exposes students to various job opportunities and career journeys in a fun way. She has done impressive work all over the country and in Canada as a Musician, Business Owner, Former real-estate agent, Mother, and CEO. She is living proof that Black women can do it all.

Mary and Bri Brier are the owners of Kona Ice which is a ice cream and shaved ice truck that helps parties all around the country. From company picnics, school games, festivals or any event with a crowd looking to have fun! They not only serve up sweets but also serve their community by being foster homes for dogs in need and have raised over 65 million dollars for local communities and organizations. Mary Brier began her service in healthcare working as a Hospital liaison, but after 20 or so years in that industry, she made a switch to become the owner of this infamous truck and her college-aged daughter came right along to help with the day-to-day business of it. As we see these women balance their families, education, and business with ease.

Cristi Harrington is currently a Physical Education and Nutrition educator in the Walled Lake Consolated School District. Located in Oakland County, Michigan. Although she’s lived in Michigan for the majority of her life, she is originally born and raised in Buena Vista, Colorado. So she is a long way from home! Mrs. Harrington is an avid adventurer who casually joins triathlons for some weekend fun and enjoys hiking, mountain climbing, boating, and most of all teaching. Mrs. Harrington is a wife, a cancer survivor, a lifelong educator, and a role model.

Dr. Adrienne Booth-Johnson worked for Coca-Cola as the Multi-Cultural Brand Ambassador where she met A-List celebrities and traveled around the world. She is the President and CEO of Infinity Global Connections which mentors students to become entrepreneurs. Most notably, she spearheads the Wo Ye Bra Program, a women’s empowerment program in West Africa. Where she has created 200 women entrepreneurs who make and sell washable sanitary pads in rural villages.  Reverend Johnson is a mother, a wife, an author, a CEO, and a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Adam Hafner is currently a Ph.D. student at The University of Michigan's Department of Microbiology and Immunology. He recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor of science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as an honors college member and a dean's honors list for 7 semesters. Mr. Hafner has done global volunteering in Honduras to give medical and dental care to impoverished populations. In addition, he has done shadowing work in oncology, pathology, and a variety of specialties. Soon-to-be Doctor Adam Hafner has made strides in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math field with the hope to study viruses that impact our society

Wayne is a large county in Northwest, Michigan, Home to my city Detroit aka Motor City. Commissioner Mccormick represents District 6 within Wayne County. She ran and won her re-election in this new district with 87 percent of the vote to become the first African American commissioner in Redford Township and continues to proudly serve part of northwest Detroit in the community where she was born and raised. Commissioner McCormick is a Democrat, mother, veteran of the U.S. Army, businesswoman, owner of McCormick Real Estate and Financial Group, and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Carolyn Clifford is a 22-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who anchors the 4, 6, and 11 pm newscasts in the city of Detroit. She has traveled the world working with the WXYZ Detroit News since 2002. She has been inducted into the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame, as well as was awarded the Best News Anchor in 2021 and 2022. She is dedicated to giving back to her city locally through non-profits while covering news all over the country. She has even explored the White House during her life-changing interview with former U.S. President, Barack Obama. Carolyn Clifford is a mother, a wife, an MSU spartan, and a proud Detroiter.

Mr. Hester is approaching his 4th year in Detroit Public Community School District currently teaching 10th-grade economics and civics. With his very first year of teaching completely virtual he has met the challenge of redefining education in the city of Detroit. He has focused on bridging the gap between knowledge and wisdom in young students by incorporating project-based learning into the curriculum. Kicking off the school year by evaluating the question is college truly worth it? He has done significant work at the local Detroit History Society educating himself on the rich history of the city. Most notably, he was born, raised, and completely educated in Detroit. Attending a DPS school himself. He not only educates but lives out the meaning of giving back to the city which gave to him. Marcus D. Hester is a DPS product, a Detroiter at heart, an educator, a husband, and a role model.