Tune in Jan. 18 for an interview with lawyer, author and entrepreneur @sairasameerarao, co-founder of Race 2 Dinner. The talk is sponsored by 44 New Voices. newhouse.syr.edu/event/2021-jan… #44NewVoices

Next in our interview series is voice honoree Saira Rao. We spoke with Rao about her experiences founding Race 2 Dinner, racism in today’s society & the lack of inclusivity in influencer culture. Join us at the link In our bio Reserved PM ET to hear our full conversation with Rao.

Next up in our interview series is voice selectee George M. Johnson. Johnson is an award-winning journalist, consultant, and activist based in New York. They have written for more than 40 other national publications. Stream our conversation with Johnson at the link in our bio.

Up next in our interview series is voice selectee Eric Eddings. Eddings is a journalist, storyteller and on-air host. Tune in live with us at 5 PM EST at the link In our bio to hear our full conversation with Eric Eddings. Eric Eddings

Meet Alexis Williams, an engineering student at NYU who created PB Resources, an educational website regarding #BlackLivesMatter. Her TikTok and Instagram shares information about #BLM and #STEM. Learn more about Alexis Williams at 44newvoices.org

Meet Amanda de Cadenet, the founder and CEO of #Girlgaze, a digital platform with the mission to lift the achievements of #womxn and #nonbinary Gen Z creatives. Learn more about Amanda de Cadenet📎 at 44newvoices.org.

Meet Aurélia Durand, a French illustrator & visual artist whose work highlights people of color. One of Aurélia's most notable achievements is being the illustrator of the #NYT bestseller "This book is Anti-racist." Learn more about Aurélia at 44newvoices.org

Avery Francis is the founder of buildwithbloom.com, a full-service workplace design consultancy. She is also a founder of the Bridge Program, a free code school for #women identified and #nonbinary people. Learn more about Avery Francis at 44newvoices.org

Cami Téllez is shifting the #representation in #media and rewriting the underwear landscape to be full-spectrum through her company #Parade that she co-founded and is now CEO. Learn more about Cami at 44newvoices.org.

Cecilia Aldarondo is an award-winning director and producer with a specialty in creating independent #documentaries that focus around #poetics and #politics. Learn more about Cecilia at 44newvoices.org.

Meet Cherie Hu! While a gaming and music professor at #NewYorkUniversity, Cherie Hu is also building a #NextGenMedia brand with her blog, #WaterandMusic. Learn more about Cherie at 44newvoices.org.

Meet Claire Fitzsimmons, the founder of SALTY, a platform for #women, #trans and #nonbinary people to discuss everything from modern dating, sex, and relationships. Learn more about Claire at 44newvoices.org. #44NewVoices #SALTY #womeninmedia

Daouda Leonard is the creator of #CreateOS app, which provides tools and an operating system for the #musicindustry. He intends to change the face of the music industry as well as the #artist experience with his work. Learn more about Daouda at 44newvoices.org

Deja Foxx, a Columbia University student who founded Gen Z Girl Gang, a platform to educate #GenZ on social issues. Deja also worked as the Influencer and Surrogate Strategist for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Learn more about Deja Foxx at 44newvoices.org.

Meet Demian DinéYazhi, a Native American #artist and #activist for #indigenous and #LGBTQ+ communities. Demian pioneered the organization R.I.S.E., an organization dedicated to amplifying #indigenousart and #indigenousculture. Learn more about Demian at 44newvoices.org.

Meet Eva Sweeney, a non-verbal #queer woman who explores the intersection between #sexanddisability using her Instagram page, Cripping Up Sex with Eva, and through her book “Queers on Wheels.” Learn more about Eva at 44newvoices.org. #44NewVoices

Meet Hannah & Charlie Lucas, siblings who created the app, notOK App®, dedicated to helping users with #mentalhealth. Lucas & Hannah made the app when Hannah's POTS illness caused her to experience depression & anxiety. Learn more about Hannah & Charlie at 44newvoices.org

Meet Jamila Parham, the owner of the Tech Unicorn, an organization advocating for women in the tech industry. Learn more about Jamila Parham 👩🏽‍💻🦄 at 44newvoices.org. #44NewVoices #buildingabetterworld #representationmatters #womenintech #techunicorn

Frankie Decaiza Hutchinson is the co-founder of discwoman, a platform, collective, and talent agency representing talents in electronic #music and promotes #women and #nonbinary artists' success. Learn more about frankie at 44newvoices.org.

Jasmine Fuego is the founder of Healin' Myself online initiative, helping women crush their imposter syndrome and build self-esteem and confidence. Learn more about Jasmine at 44newvoices.org. #44NewVoices #healinmyself #womeninmedia #diversityandinclusion