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  • Tracy Reese

    Fashion
    As a famed fashion designer whose various lines can be found at high-end retail stores across the country, not to mention an inspiration of style around the world, Tracy Reese will Pay it Forward to one young apprentice with dreams of making a difference in fashion. By giving insight into her inspiration that powers great design with expertise on color, form and fabric, this winner will have an opportunity to better understand the business of clothing and apparel design from the point-of-view of Tracy Reese.

  • Ne-Yo

    Community & Music
    Two future history makers will WIN an apprenticeship experience with celebrity recording artist Ne-Yo - one winner will learn what it really takes to be successful in the music business while the other will get a hands-on experience working with Ne-Yo at the Compound Foundation, a community effort he founded that benefits children in foster care and group homes. From shadowing at the studio to assisting and having one-on-one talks on how to run a community organization, Ne-Yo will Pay it Forward to two of the next aspiring game changers.

  • Michelle Ebanks

    Business
    Michelle Ebanks is President of the #1 media communications company for African American women: ESSENCE. And this Black History Month, one teen will WIN firsthand experience with one of the savviest women in business today as Michelle Pays it Forward through an apprenticeship experience that will teach the ins & outs of a career that demands an understanding of the newest styles and trends within pop culture, all while running a multi-million dollar company.

Did You Know?

In 1899, most advertising was oilcloth banners & signs hung in drugstores.