A blade of grass. That's the shot that led Brandon Todd, 27, of BRANNDANNART to know photography was the field for him. Hype off using his mom's camera at age 16, he went outside to test shoot and boom, his passion was realized. After bringing the camera back up to his face, he was amazed at his work having a depth of field that displayed what seemed to be a single blade of grass in focus. Since that moment, he's never stopped shooting and has put his energy towards manifesting his destiny. Todd is now the youngest black lead photographer in the National Football League, and continues to blaze his own path while breaking barriers.

​Bright and bold colors that evoke emotion and a feeling of empowerment are what you see when a Dooga Art painting graces your home or your screen. His artwork makes you feel. Makes you feel seen. Makes you feel happy. For many, it makes them feel beautiful and visible in a world that doesn't always acknowledge their beauty or presence. Dwayne Royall, 33, known as Dooga, paints with purpose as highlighting and uplifting black people is where his art originated.