Time to Vote: Meet TheGrio Heroes 2023 finalists!

After two rounds of judging, we are honored to present the top 10 finalists. Now it’s time for you, our readers, to vote for the 2023 Hero.

TheGrio Staff

Jun 19, 2023

Now we’ve come to the fun part!

Over the last few months, we have received hundreds of nominations about leaders and community activists doing the work that positively affects our communities, culture and world. After two rounds of judging, we are honored to present the top 10 finalists for theGrio Heroes 2023.

Now, we are asking you, our readers, to vote for your favorite Hero and determine the overall winner during online voting beginning now through June 30. The finalist who receives the most votes will be crowned the 2023 Grio Hero. You can read more details about the finalists and vote here.

This list celebrates everyday Black heroes who are dedicated to improving the Black community and uplifting the culture. Meet the 10 finalists:

Daryl Atkinson, co-director and co-founder of Forward Justice
Judith Brown Dianis, executive director of the Advancement Project
Maya Martin Cadogan, founder and executive director of PAVE
Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Hood My Block My City
Deavra Daughtry, founder and CEO of Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation
Liz Dozier, founder and CEO of Chicago Beyond
Adonica Pelichet Duggan, CEO of Baton Rouge Alliance for Students
Candice Price, CEO of Urban American Outdoors
Jasmin Smith, founder of Baby Vend/Umoja Coworking
Khary Lazzare-White, executive director a co-founder of The Brotherhood Sister Sol