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June 19 – 30

2023 theGrio Hero Finalists

Daryl Atkinson


Co-Director & Co-Founder
Forward Justice

Maya Martin Cadogan


Founder & Executive Director
PAVE

Jahmal Cole


Founder & CEO
My Hood My Block My City

Deavra Daughtry


CEO & Founder
Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation

Judith Browne Dianis


Executive Director
Advancement Project

Liz Dozier


Founder & CEO
Chicago Beyond

Adonica Pelichet Duggan


CEO
Baton Rouge Alliance for Students

Candice Price


CEO
Urban American Outdoors

Jasmin Smith


Founder
Baby Vend & Umoja Coworking

Khary Lazarre-White


Executive Director &
Co-Founder
The Brotherhood Sister Sol

Over the last few months, we received hundreds of nominations about leaders doing work that positively impacts our communities, culture, and world. After two rounds of judging, we are honored to present the top ten finalists.

In this final round of judging, we are asking YOU to help select your favorite hero and overall winner for theGrio Heroes 2023.

Vote now and share our 2023 Grio Heroes online.

TheGrio will amplify the winner’s story and provide information on their work and how others can support them.

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A team of journalists at theGrio conducted  the first round of evaluations. Seven independent judges who are leaders and industry experts selected our top 10 finalists. The last and final round voting  will be conducted by you, our community, to help us identify the 2023 Grio Hero. You can view the rules & eligibility here.

The voting period is open from June 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST to June 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.

No. You may only vote for a finalist once. If you want to increase their chances of winning, share with family and friends to cast their votes before the deadline.

The winner will be announced in July 2023.

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