By Rachaell Davis ·November 18, 2020November 18, 2020
As 2020, nears its’ close, ESSENCE is beyond excited to partner with AT&T, Disney Parks, Disney Studios and Hyundai to bring you the second edition of our ESSENCE Essential Heroes Awards. These awards will honor Educators, Mental Health Professionals, Parents and Community Change Makers who have spent the entire year dedicating their time, energy and expertise to help better the lives of those around them.
Keep scrolling for a look at our honorees and be sure to catch the ESSENCE Essential Heroes Awards streaming on essence.com and the ESSENCE Facebook page beginning November 18 at 6PM EST.
Congratulations to all of our honorees!
01Kim Young – Dope Black Social Worker, LLC 
02Roz Sandifer, Lit Mom 
03Yolanda Carson, When Jade Smiles 
04Phillip Shung, Dr. Keith White, Kenneth Montgomery and Mali X – Brooklyn Combine 
05Shirley Raines, Beauty 2 The Streetz 
06Danyelle Jones, Mindfully Inc. 
07Deryck Toles, Inspiring Minds 
08Shanti Das, Silence The Shame 
09Nicole Russell, Precious Dreams Foundation 
10Mickol Bryant Franklin, Cheer Image Iconz 
11Rodnesha Ross, Youth Community Agency 
12Ashanti Murdock, KIPP Indy Public Schools 
13Jennifer Mullan – Decolonizing Therapy, LLC 
14Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Therapy for Black Girls 
15Charles Johnson – 4 Kira 4 Moms 
16Karen Washington, Rise & Root Farm 
17Trinket Lewis 
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