Black History Makers 2025
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Black History Makers: Brittany Washington

Brittany Washington is a body positivity advocate, entrepreneur, author, and speaker dedicated to redefining beauty standards and creating an inclusive society where women of all shapes and sizes are celebrated. Nicknamed “Fluffy” as a child, Brittany transformed a childhood moniker into a movement for self-love and empowerment.

Black History Makers: Brittany Washington
Black History Makers 2025
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Black History Makers: Nikki Patin

Featured in The Guardian, Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Reader, on WBEZ, WTTW, FoxSoul, and on international television and radio, Nikki Patin has been writing, performing, educating, and advocating for over two decades. She has taught workshops on performance poetry, body image, sexual assault prevention and LGBT issues for over 20 years.

Black History Makers: Nikki Patin
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Black History Makers: Bianca N. Cotton

Bianca N. Cotton, a proud graduate of Chicago Public Schools and a native of the South Side of Chicago, has emerged as a significant figure in literature, television, and personal development. She is the author of nine impactful books, the host of a signature show on CANTV, and the founder of the transformative movement, Behind the Confident Smile, which has been a beacon of hope and change for seven years.

Black History Makers: Bianca N. Cotton
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Black History Makers. Natalie Battles-Reed

Natalie Battles is a visual and performance artist. She uses her gifts of photography, cinematography, event curation, acting, directing, and hosting to educate, amplify and inspire. Natalie does this by taking control of the melanated narrative, helping melanated people to love themselves, their stories, and their image.

Black History Makers. Natalie Battles-Reed

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The Healing Through It Summit

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For those of you who didn’t make it to the Healing Through It Summit you missed a treat there was a fun time had by all! We laughed, we cried, we stretched, we relaxed, we learned, and broke bread together. The next one is coming soon make sure you get your ticket.

A photo journey through the Healing Through It Summit that took place Feb 23, 2019. The Healing Through It Summit is an all-day retreat focused on healing black women dealing with trauma by teaching them different tools of healing. Song: "Worthy" by India Arie.
 
 
 
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