ETHNIC GEMS

Ethnic GEM: Carole Copeland Thomas  “A Global Voice for Diversity and Change” Carole Copeland Thomas Submitted by Ethnic Online Editorial Team For more than 38 years, Carole Copeland Thomas has been a powerful voice for diversity, equity, and inclusion — captivating audiences around the globe with her passion for cultural collaboration and empowerment. An internationally […]

Ethnic GEM: Ramon Peralta, Peralta Design “Turning Setbacks into Startups” Ramon Peralta, Founder & Creative Director Submitted by Ethnic Online Editorial Team Starting a new company or launching a product or service? Ramon Peralta has been there — and his team at Peralta Design knows how to help others bring their visions to life. After

Ethnic GEM: Danielle “Ms. HotSauce” Johnson “Channeling Passion into Power” Danielle Johnson, President & CEO “SPARKFM” Radio Submitted by the Ethnic Online Editorial Team Danielle “Ms. HotSauce” Johnson is a force of nature—radiant, relentless, and unapologetically bold. A proud Boston native, Danielle has spent her life using her voice to uplift others and create space

Ethnic GEM: Joseph “Joe” Williams Jr.  Managing Director, The Mission Investments Company, The COMMUNITY Foundation for Greater New Haven “Building Bridges to Economic Emancipation” Joseph Williams, Managing Director “My father taught me that success means nothing if you’re not lifting others as you climb.” — Joseph Williams Jr. Submitted by the Ethnic Online Editorial Team When it

Ethnic GEM: Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández — A Lifelong Commitment to Empowerment Through Education Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernandez Written by the Ethnic Online Editorial Team For more than three decades, Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández has called Massachusetts home, but her roots trace back to the vibrant culture and resilience of Haiti. Her life and career reflect a profound

Ethnic GEM: Monique Clarke Title & Company:  UX Product Designer, Fidelity / Founder of BYTE State: Boston, MA   Submitted by Wesley Webb, Contributing Writer Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Monique Clarke is empowering children from her hometown neighborhoods to thrive in a technology-driven society. To combat the digital divide in marginalized communities of

Ethnic GEM: Alan Bowie Title & Company:  Senior Counsel, Simon & Schuster State: New Haven, CT Submitted by Wesley Webb, Contributing Writer   Alan H. Bowie, Jr, is currently a strategic advisor and Senior Counsel for Simon & Schuster, where his expertise extends across commercial, litigation, and labor and employment law. Prior to joining Simon

  Ethnic GEM Dorcas Burns starts off by saying “I want woman to know there is a place in construction for WOMEN! Companies are searching for US to bring diversity and inclusion into their organizations. There are plenty of opportunities and I hope to bring awareness to the construction industry to women of all colors.”

  “When I’m presenting offers to my sellers, I’ve had sellers ask me who the buyer is. I tell them: ‘They are green. They have money.’ That is how I leave it. If every agent did that, it would level the playing field. All sellers need to know is whether the buyer can pay.” These

  “I have survived due to my commitment to my village and their support of me” Those are the words of Ms. Diane X. Brown (affectionally known as the unofficial Mayor of New Haven, Connecticut), who is equipped with over 17 years of experience as a managing librarian in Connecticut. Diane is responsible for the