Congratulations to our 2023 Grio Hero!

Daryl Atkinson

Durham, North Carolina

Co-Director & Co-Founder
Forward Justice

We are honored to present Daryl Atkinson as TheGrio Hero 2023!
His work with Forward Justice, a nonpartisan law, policy, and strategy center dedicated to advancing racial, social, and economic justice in the U.S. South, exemplifies what it means to be a hero. We celebrate Daryl today and everyday for his contributions to making our communities better.

Congratulations to all of our Finalists:

Maya Martin Cadogan

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Founder & Executive Director
PAVE

Jahmal Cole

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Founder & CEO
My Hood My Block My City

Deavra Daughtry

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CEO & Founder
Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation

Judith Browne Dianis

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Executive Director
Advancement Project

Liz Dozier

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Founder & CEO
Chicago Beyond

Adonica Pelichet Duggan

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CEO
Baton Rouge Alliance for Students

Candice Price

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CEO
Urban American Outdoors

Jasmin Smith

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Founder
Baby Vend & Umoja Coworking

Khary Lazarre-White

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Executive Director &
Co-Founder
The Brotherhood Sister Sol

Special thanks to our Judges!