Profiles in Black Creativity: Nikeya Alfred Builds Pathways to Proactive Healthcare

For content manager and social media lead Nikeya Alfred, healthcare in the Black community isn’t just a political issue–it’s also a personal one. When her grandmother died from cardiovascular disease in May 2021, Alfred decided to use her skills as a content and branding manager to help spearhead a health initiative, The K Health HBCU,…

Profiles in Black Creativity: Lisa Stockmon’s Work Speaks to Future Black Veterinarians

As the Chief Marketing Officer at Banfield Pet Hospital, Lisa Stockmon is aware of the potentially catastrophic labor shortage in the veterinary industry, as well as the profession’s overall lack of diversity. “A Banfield report found nearly 75 million pets may not have access to veterinary care by 2030 with an important factor being a…