Teen Uses Duct Tape Prom Dress To Highlight The Beauty Of Her Heritage

Teen Uses Duct Tape Prom Dress To Highlight The Beauty Of Her Heritage

Madison Naves
Education, U.S., Lifestyle

Larissa Leon is a student competing for The Duck Brand’s $10,000 “Stuck at Prom” scholarship. She has gone viral for her dress made from 47 rolls of tape that took over 173 hours to create. She designed it to pay homage to her Mexican roots. The dress is inspired by the Folklorico-styled dresses that stem from Spanish folk heritage. Leon has inspired thousands of others to take pride in their heritage and celebrate the beauty in Mexican Culture.

“I wanted to do something more than just a dress; I wanted it to be a part of me, ” - Larissa Leon.

Matt Onojafe, Pedals Through The Pandemic By Opening A Cycling Business For His Community

Matt Onojafe, Pedals Through The Pandemic By Opening A Cycling Business For His Community

Madison Naves
U.S., Health and Wellness, Business

Matt Onojafe is the owner of Jafe Cycling. His bike shop caters to the Maryland community in repairing bikes and uplifting individuals in their health and wellness journey. Onojafe says that bike clubs bring people together and will soon become staple organizations for positivity and encouragement in the near future. “If a lot of us tend to just focus on what makes us passionate, your ability to impact your community increases, it elevates so much more.” - Matt Onojafe

The Women In Ink: Cori Jin Stands With Minorities in The Tattoo Industry

The Women In Ink: Cori Jin Stands With Minorities in The Tattoo Industry

Madison Naves
Business, Lifestyle, U.S., Health and Wellness

Art is not the only mark being left in the tattoo industry. Women are banding together to validate themselves in the industry and for clients and aspiring artists. Standing up against sexism, racism, and misogyny are some of the social issues tattoo artist Cori Jin explores on her social media. She is banding women together to make a more progressive and inclusive industry.

From Pop Culture to Politics the Habari Njema News Series Informs Thousands About African Current Events

From Pop Culture to Politics the Habari Njema News Series Informs Thousands About African Current Events

Olivia Green
U.S., World, Education

20-year-old Tanzanian American and college student Marie Mbullu is behind Habari Njema, the TikTok series dedicated to informing a diverse audience about news from the African continent. From politics to pop culture, to all of the good things going on in Africa, Mbullu works to inform her over 200 thousand followers, many of which have a new interest in African culture and current events.

Teds for Beds Helps Spread Joy to Pediatric Patients

Teds for Beds Helps Spread Joy to Pediatric Patients

Mitchell Sasser
Health and Wellness

“I can’t wait to see how much of a difference we are going to make in the future, how Teds for Beds is going to grow and evolve,” Jabbour said. Separated by more than 2,500 miles, two college students, one in Virginia and one in California, came together to help spread joy to pediatric patients across the United States. Teds for Beds is a non-profit based in Charlottesville, Virginia, with a mission to put a smile on children's faces.



Kicks For Kindness: Martial Arts Hall of Fame Teen Inspires Older Adults Through Karate

Kicks For Kindness: Martial Arts Hall of Fame Teen Inspires Older Adults Through Karate

Madison Naves
U.S., Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Jeffrey Wall is the founder of his own nonprofit, Golden Age Karate. At ten years old, Wall was inducted into The US Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Now 16-years-old and a black belt in karate, he shares compassion and talent in karate to teach elders how to build confidence and skill. Wall travels to retirement homes turning older adults into what he calls “Ninja Nanas.” Wall hopes to remind people that they are not alone and can build confidence at any age.

“A piece of advice I would give [someone] is if you have a goal, reach for it, don't let anyone tell you you can't or stop you, ” - Jeffrey Wall


U.K. Woman Sends Free Cards and Care Packages to People Facing Illnesses and Mental Health Obstacles

U.K. Woman Sends Free Cards and Care Packages to People Facing Illnesses and Mental Health Obstacles

Olivia Green
Health and Wellness

Sometimes all it takes is one small act of kindness to help someone through a tough time. With her Kindness Cards Project, Bethany Graham sends free cards and care packages to people struggling with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and mental health issues in the UK. Through her attention to detail and genuine passion for lifting the spirits of others, her project has grown and she plans to stick with it far into the future.

“Pop” Miller Drives Thousands of Miles a Week to Spread the Joy of Pets

“Pop” Miller Drives Thousands of Miles a Week to Spread the Joy of Pets

Olivia Green
U.S., Business

Ralph “Pop” Miller is a pet transporter who spends his time driving pets to their new homes. From large dogs to tiny kittens, Miller travels thousands of miles a week just to spread the love and joy of a pet to those who need it. Miller’s journey has not been easy. Just like people lean on their pets to overcome, Miller has gone through his own struggles but through the power of positivity, he has been able to overcome them.

From Behind Bars to Building Bridges: Woman Launches Organization for Transitional-Aged Youth

From Behind Bars to Building Bridges: Woman Launches Organization for Transitional-Aged Youth

Madison Naves
U.S., Lifestyle, Environment, Education

Safe Bridges LA (SBLA) is a nonprofit organization founded by radio personality and former community service provider Joslyn “Inkwell J” Beard. SBLA helps transitional-aged youth find allyship and inspiration through radio broadcasting. She is also helping the formerly incarcerated find resources for advancement in career and emotional support. Beard is deeply passionate about supporting people facing these hardships because she says she was wrongfully convicted and wants to use her experiences to elevate and educate others about how to avoid these circumstances but also succeed despite them.

Mother and Son Finds Common Ground by Creating a Self Discovery Journal for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Mother and Son Finds Common Ground by Creating a Self Discovery Journal for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Olivia Green
U.S., Health and Wellness

Introducing “Adoration of the Queer Mind”: the only self-help journal dedicated to the queer experience, and the mother and son duo behind it. The journey to self-discovery is an uphill battle for many members of the LGBTQIA+ community, but the “Adoration of the Queer Mind” journal serves as a safe space for those who may need a place to reflect.

Colored by Nature and Inspired by India, Mango People Makes Clean Beauty for All Shades

Colored by Nature and Inspired by India, Mango People Makes Clean Beauty for All Shades

Olivia Green
U.S., Lifestyle, Health and Wellness

Founder and CEO of Mango People, Sravya Kalyanapu, has created a makeup brand that is all-natural, non-toxic, and inclusive of all skin tones. Inspired by her South Asian roots and the ways that nature can be used for beauty, Mango People uses fruits as pigments while sticking to their motto: “If you cannot eat it, it does not belong on the skin.”

Arizona Couple Donate 4 Million Bras To Women In Need By Creating Global Bra Recycling Company From Their Garage

Arizona Couple Donate 4 Million Bras To Women In Need By Creating Global Bra Recycling Company From Their Garage

Madison Naves
U.S., Lifestyle, Environment, Business, World

Johnny and Elaine Birks-Mitchell of Phoenix, Arizona, are the founders of The Bra Recyclers. Its mission is to support women in need and promote environmental sustainability. They have repurposed over four million bras to keep textile waste at a minimum while supporting survivors of domestic abuse, homelessness, and human trafficking.

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