Verlisa is an author who self-published her first book ‘A Black Girl Once Told Me To Never Give Up’ on June 25, 2019, which is about the challenges she had to face on a personal, academic, and emotional level while attending a predominantly white university. By sharing her story, she hopes to encourage another young […]

Sad Reneé is a philanthropist. She advocates for mental health, the LGBT community, black and brown lives, and children with incarcerated parents. Sad Reneé currently resides in her birthplace of Houston, Texas where she found her love for writing and art.  PWH: What sparked your interest in writing? SR: Writing has always been apart of […]

National Bestselling Author K.L. Hall has penned over two dozen novels, including three children’s books, Princess for Hire, Princess Twinkle Toes, and the Missing Magic Sneakers and Little One, Change the World as Kimberley M.  At a young age, she found her passion in a pen and knew that writing would continue to be a vital […]

Amber E. Williams has over 15 years of experience in the field of education and is state-certified as a teacher and principal. She has worked in traditional public schools as well as charter schools and has served in the roles of the classroom teacher, Dean of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal. Currently, she works in […]

L. M. Reynolds is a mom of two tiny artists, a budding gardener, and a puzzle extraordinaire. She is a proud black woman, dedicated to making stories that not only matter but make you laugh, draws you in like a sister, an auntie, or a friend, and most importantly, just a good tale. Though she […]

Nicole Vick has spent the last fifteen years providing tools and strategies to stakeholders, community-based organizations, students, and residents to improve health and prevent disease in some of Los Angeles County’s most underserved communities. She also has 12 years of teaching experience. She is currently an adjunct professor in the Urban and Environmental Policy Department […]

Sharon Jones-Scaife is a native of Marvell, Arkansas. Born to the late Mr. & Mrs. E.J. & Beatrice Jones, she is the fourth child of fifteen. Sharon graduated from Marvell High School in 1985. She later attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design […]

Haelee P. Moone is the author of The Rules of a Big Boss: A book of self-love. She is a 7th Grader and Honor Student. She resides in North Carolina with her dad, Dedrick and their dog, Oreo. Her hobbies include singing, dancing, writing, drawing, and designing various products. The Rules of a Big Boss […]

Elder Yolanda “Monique” Coleman was born May 26, 1970, in South Jamaica Queens, New York. She is married to Elder Jerome Coleman of twenty-two years. She is a mother of a “blended” family which consists of eight adult children and twelve grandchildren combined. Elder Yolanda Coleman is the only child born to her mother, Cheryl […]

Amy Watkins is a Washington, D.C. native. She received an undergraduate degree from Frostburg State University and a medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She served in the US Navy for 8 years. She currently works as a family medicine physician for the Navy. She is a single mother of three and has […]