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Her advice for the next generation: Believe in yourself; follow your instincts; manifest your dreams; make mistakes, acknowledge them, forgive yourself, move on. Above all, live Large – be open-hearted and generous with your Gifts: you have the power to ...

One of her greatest accomplishments is becoming the first Black female to earn a Black Belt from the Yung Ho School of Tae Kwon Do, Florida, U.S.A. and then becoming state champion in the sport.

Evelyn is known as a “change agent” who lives by the motto: BE the change you want to see.

Her advice for the next generation: Learn and know the system within which they live. Do not compromise when there is an attempt to belittle or make them feel less, because of their race/gender etc. They cannot be anyone but ...

Ettie’s goal is to continue using her consulting businesses, Women Are Worthy, and ER – Education-Services to enable women to realize their worth and attain success in the workplace and as parents. In order to give women meaningful service she ...

She arrived in Canada from England in 1968, enrolled at Patricia Stevens Finishing School, and went on to become a successful model for 15 years.

Her favourite quote is: “Do not judge a book by its cover, rather by its content”.

Her advice for the next generation: Never get used to injustice. It is an unnatural condition. Even if you cannot remove the injustice today, continue to call it by its correct name. You are strong as a Black person when ...

Her advice for the next generation: “Also, maintain focus and balance in life, taking care of self, family and giving back to our communities. We all have a responsibility to leave our community in a better, stronger place.”

Her advice for the next generation is to: “Set a goal for yourself –work hard to achieve your dream. Seek help, don’t be discouraged —- be organised, maintain your confidence, be supportive of others, avoid being judgemental. Cherish your family ...