Creative Class 2024 — The Creative Collective NYC

Creative Class 2024, presented by MAX

NOTHING MOVES WITHOUT US

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The Creative Class celebrates extraordinary Black
trailblazers leaving their mark on culture

2024 SPOTLIGHT AWARD RECIPIENTS

Creator on the Rise Award - Syretta Singleton, Writer & Director

Creative Disruptor Award - Brandon Blackwood, CEO & Owner

Culture Certified Award - Dominique Fishback, Emmy-nominated Actress

2024 spotlight Award Recipients

ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS

Creatives that use their craft to tell compelling stories

Featured

Calvin Clausell

<span><a href="https://twitter.com/calvinclausell?lang=en" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/calvinclauselljr/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@calvinclauselljr" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeanelie/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjbioh/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://twitter.com/Jjbioh" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jjbioh" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/samohtmusic/?hl=en" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://twitter.com/samohtmusic?lang=en" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@samohtmusic" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="www.instagram.com/josefadamu" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="twitter.com/josefadamu" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/luvcrystalrenee/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://twitter.com/luvcrystalrenee?s=11&t=9wJTys6C6FaPMiHH2wqHdg" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@luvcrystalrenee_" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cocojones/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealCocoJ" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cocojones" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

Khris Riddick-Tynes

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/khrisriddicktynes/?hl=en" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/danieltaylorco/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://twitter.com/danieltaylorco" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/imdrebrown/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://twitter.com/imdrebrown" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@imdrebrown" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahtraore/?hl=en" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsnandibby/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://instagram.com/joyofodu" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://twitter.com/joyofodu" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@joyofodu" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

Nicholas Fulcher

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickychulo/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/skinnywashere/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Nothing Moves Without Us

ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS | Class of 2024

FASHION & BEAUTY

Creatives that continously push the envelope and are pioneers in their own lane.

Featured

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenotoriouskia/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thenotoriouskia" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/seangarrette/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@seangarrette" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/newyork.penn/?hl=en" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye

<span><a href="instagram.com/Diarrhaxo" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="twitter.com/DiarrhaXo" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="www.tiktok.com/@byamicole" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanstylesnyc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/savantvision/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Asia Milia Ware

<span><a href="x.com/missasiamilia" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="instagram.com/missasiamilia" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="tiktok.com/missasiamilia" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/finesseyourclaws/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://twitter.com/skylarmarshai" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="instagram.com/skylarmarshai" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="tiktok.com/skylarmarshai" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dexrob/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ahniyahgold/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shionat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Nothing Moves Without Us

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepeoplegallery_/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepeoplegallery" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

Fashion & Beauty | Class of 2024

SOCIAL GOOD

Changemakers who are paving the way for a brighter tomorrow.

Featured

Damilare Kujembola - Timi Adeyeba

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/timiadeyeba" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Charles Kuykendoll

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beloved1906/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wawa_gatheru/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wawagatheru?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kahlil.greene/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kahlilgreene" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/qween_jean/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Derrick "DT" Thomas

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dt_32/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Marva and Myriam Babel

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/babelloft/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Nothing Moves Without Us

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jpettyiii/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Social Good | Class of 2024

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Professionals that keep the conversation about mental health on the forefront in the most creative way.

Featured

<span><a href="www.instagram.com/lindseythecreative" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/michellcclark/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://twitter.com/joelbervell" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joelbervell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@joelbervell" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

Shahem Mclaurin

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/5hahem/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@5hahem" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

Joseph Awuah-Darko

<span><a href="https://twitter.com/okuntakinte?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/okuntakinte/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="twitter.com/iambrillyant" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iambrillyant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Jenné Claiborne

<span><a href="instagram.com/sweetpotatosoul" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="tiktok.com/jenneclaiborne" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

Nothing Moves Without Us

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/elysethebeast27/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Health & Wellness | Class of 2024

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & TECH

Trailblazers that have used their platform or created their own to consistently innovate.

Featured

<span><a href="https://twitter.com/MsDeniese" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/msdeniese/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Duke Alexander Moore

<span><a href="https://twitter.com/dukelovestaxes?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dukelovestaxes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dukelovestaxes?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

Everette Taylor

<span><a href="twitter.com/everette" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="instagram.com/everette" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@everette" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bimmawilliams/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://twitter.com/iddris_sandu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iddrissandu/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/officialblackwallstreet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

Isaac Hayes III

<span><a href="twitter.com/isaachayes3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaachayes3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a><a href="www.tiktok.com/@isaachayes.3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i></a></span>

Justin E. Samuels

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thugdebugger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

<span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ninobreez/" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"></i></a></span>

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