Gifted Project

Actor, David Oyelowo, discusses why he considers himself an activist. #giftedproject #blackexcellence #blackprogression #jaimiemilner #DavidOyelowo #oscarssowhite

Actor, David Oyelowo, Los Angeles, CA #giftedproject #blackexcellence #blackprogression #jaimiemilner #DavidOyelowo #martinlutherking #oscarssowhite

Vice President of Citizenship, Strategic Programs, Michael Strautmanis, stresses the importance of perfecting the union amongst blacks #giftedproject #blackfathers #blackexcellence #blackprogression

Vice President of Citizenship, Strategic Programs, Michael Strautmanis, Los Angeles, CA #giftedproject #blackexcellence #jaimiemilner #family #fathers #blackfathers #photoseries #portrait

Cinematographer, Bradford Young, speaks about black men's commitment to community and family #giftedproject #blackexcellence #family #community

Cinematographer, Bradford Young, Los Angeles, CA #giftedproject #blackexcellence #jaimiemilner #cinematographer #selma

Artist and advocate, Danny Simmons, discusses the necessity of partnership amongst black men and women. The partnership between man and woman is sacred. As a woman, I desire a man I want to follow, who is a leader, protector and knows how to nurture the divine within me. #giftedproject #blacklove #blackfamily

Artist and Advocate, Danny Simmons, Brooklyn, NY #giftedproject #blackexcellence #jaimiemilner #rusharts

Guitarist, Michael McTaggert, discusses the power of black men. #giftedproject #blackexcellence #blackpride #powertocreate

Musician/Guitarist, Michael McTaggert, Los Angeles, CA #giftedproject #blackexcellence #jaimiemilner #photoseries

Artist, Hank Willis Thomas, discusses why he refuses to identify with America's ideal of blackness. #giftedproject #truth #blackishumam

Artist, Hank Willis Thomas, New York, NY #giftedproject #creator #photographer #hankwillisthomas #questionbridge #jackshainman

Stylist, Ignacio Quiles, discusses what he would like to see change amongst blacks in the U.S. #giftedproject #unity

Stylist, Ignacio Quiles, New York, NY #giftedproject #blackman #blackboymagic #nyc #stylist #mensweardaily #dandystyle

Artist/Sculptor, Charles Dickson, discussing his purpose #giftedproject #blackmen #blackexcellence #artist #purpose #divinegift #california #sculptors

Artist/Sculptor, Charles Dickson, Compton, CA #giftedproject #photoseries #portaits #VSCO #carlzeiss #blackman #artist #blackartists #sculptor #caam #losangeles #compton #art #watergun

Chief Impact Officer at 2U, Inc., and former Deputy Secretary at U.S. Department of Education, Jim Shelton, discusses the need for access. He says our success is determined on two things, what you're in control of (determination, dedication, hard work) and what you have access to (the environment you're raised in, schooling, job opportunities, etc.). As a people one of our biggest hindrances is the limited access we are given. We are fed little pieces of the pie to make it seem as though we have been given opportunity and some of us have made great livings off that. Some of us are okay with that, but I personally want access to the whole pie, to determine what slice I would like to compete for. I believe the only limitation in this physical world should be that you are a human being. #giftedproject #access #diversity #blackyouth #blackexcellence #blackprogress #morehouse #HBCU #iamhuman #faith