An entrepreneur, cultural architect, and co-founder of Trap Kitchen, Mikey Vegaz is building more than a brand — he’s building legacy. His story is rooted in hustle, fatherhood, and uplifting Portland’s youth through purpose and presence.

Once incarcerated, now a powerful mentor and community leader, Christopher Lambert is redefining what it means to be a vessel for transformation. His work bridges emotional healing and grassroots change.

A brilliant educator and cultural scholar, Martae is on a mission to empower the next generation with identity, history, and truth. Through The Scholar’s Circle, he’s proving that education is a revolutionary act.

Graduating college at 18, Kendell is a shining example of Black brilliance in motion. Her story is rooted in discipline, faith, and the belief that young Black girls deserve to lead.

After the tragic loss of her daughter, Lydia transformed pain into purpose through The Leilani Foundation. Her advocacy for Black maternal health is bold, beautiful, and deeply personal.

An advocate, poet, and nonprofit leader, Yusuf leads with heart and legacy. His work with ORABSE empowers Black educators while his story reminds us that healing and ambition can coexist.

The founder of PlantBoy PDX and The W(HE)ALTHY, Georgio is shifting the narrative around Black wellness. His plant-based movement is healing communities one juice and one walk at a time.

A designer of both fashion and feeling, Tyrus blends luxury and purpose through his brand Tyrus Divine. Every thread tells a story — and his is rooted in truth, healing, and legacy.

A financial strategist and community educator, Jeelani is flipping the credit game and building generational wealth from the ground up. He’s making economic freedom tangible and attainable.

From foster care to fitness coach, Umoja is building strength through discipline and brotherhood. His commitment to physical and mental wellness creates space for Black men to heal out loud.

A grassroots leader and elder in the making, Brother Nolan is preserving Portland’s Black identity through mentorship, tradition, and unwavering service. His legacy is deeply rooted and actively lived.

With “reality rap” as his genre, DaRoyal is soundtracking the Black Portland experience with lyrical honesty and soulful grit. His music is the heartbeat of the everyday.

A young man turned leader through mentorship, Rahsaan’s journey from silence to purpose shows the true power of Black Men In Training (BMIT). He is walking proof that the village still works.

Three elders tell the story of G-Street — a once-thriving Black neighborhood in Portland. Their voices preserve a legacy of unity, survival, and soul that the city must never forget.