I was given the honor of photographing the Impact Summit 2024 for the Impact MENtorship, a program designed to cultivate community and propel the success of men of color. The summit presented panels with several highly respected mentors/panelists in their respective fields.

Panelists included:

Joey Bada$$: Rapper, Actor, Philanthropist

Sophia Chang: A.K.A The Baddest Bitch in the room, Founder of Unlock Her Potential

19Keys: Visionary Thinker and Motivational Speaker

Colm Dillane: Fashion Designer- Kidsuper

Malcolm Mays: Actor and Screenwriter

Tony Whlgn: Painter

Jon Gray: Entrepreneur and Ghetto gastro

Jahlil Nzinga: Painter

Moderators included:

Rob Markman: Media & Music Exec and Hip Hop Journalist

Dometi Pongo: Host, Journalist, and EP

Carl Lamarre: Deputy Director of R&B/Hip-Hop, Billboard Magazine

Joey Bada$$, founder of Impact MENtorship, was directly inspired by his mentor, Sophia Chang and her program Unlock Her Potential. He has developed a program specifically for men of color seeking career, life, and personal guidance. Joey has called upon incredible, highly respected individuals to be exemplary pillars and mentors within this community. Through his cultivation, passionate initiative, and instillment of great values, these men are well equipped to thrive in their personal endeavors.

To Joey, Sophia and the Impact MENtorship and Unlock Her Potential team, thank you for allowing me to capture a monumental moment.