We asked folks we admire to tell us about what they want their legacy to be. Check out their responses below.

Mallory Butts | Student, Visionary, 41st Miss Spelman College

I want to be remembered as someone who was intentional about being kind, nurturing community, and creating spaces for the Black people to dream as big as they want. I recognize the ways in which I’ve been blessed in my life, so it only feel right that I aim to do the same for others. It’s important for me to live a life for a purpose bigger than myself. Read more>>

Parthenia Myers | Cultivator of Sacred Space, Chef, Plant Medicine Maker & Grower

I walk in the spirit of my Great Grandmother whom I am named after. My legacy was laid out before I was born. My Grandfather asked my Mother to name me after his Mother because he knew. Read more>>

Tishanna Browning | Gym Owner and Entrepreneur

The legacy I would like to leave behind means leaving my loved ones, and children with something they will remember for the rest of their lives and generations to come. I would love to be remembered by the way I made people feel. Read more>>

Kristy Ries | International Color Specialist & Stylist

This is such a great question. First and foremost, I wouldn’t be here today without my Faith. It has certainly saved me, given me purpose and shaped me to be the person I am today. I have such a love for people. Seeing them and being able to relate and understand them. Read more>>