Heavy is the Crown is Available on Amazon

Check out our photo gallery that captures some of the highlights from this event. This event marks the official launch of our ‘’Heavy is the Crown” Anthology that is now available on Amazon. All proceeds raised from the sale of the book goes toward our young queens youth development program.

To our Authors and Editor

This project would not have been possible without the incredible BIPOC women who came together over the last nine months to make it happen. We are deeply grateful to them for sharing their voices and shedding light on the many issues that affect us as women of color. This event was our first opportunity to gather in person, proudly lifting our crowns in celebration of this book and the new connections we've forged. A special thank you to our editor, Dr. Nicole Young-Martin, for helping us bring this dream to life and turning this project and event into a reality.

In June, we had a fantastic opportunity for our young queens to showcase their work at the Youth Mental Health Celebration at the Basketball Hall of Fame, hosted by the Youth Mental Health Coalition. This event brought together community partners and organizations to promote mental health awareness and address problem gambling among youth. Attendees participated in a Data Walk, learning about these important topics, and enjoyed the beautiful artwork created by our young queens.

As our youth program wraps up this month, we’re thrilled to see the incredible growth of our participants. Over the past 12 weeks, they’ve honed skills in creativity, crafting, and self-expression, while building their marketing, public speaking, and self-esteem. We’ve watched them overcome setbacks and support one another, blossoming into true artists.

We hope to keep our cohort connected through future tabling events in the community. Be on the lookout for these talented young artists near you!

A special thanks to Kahli Hernandez for his creativity and visionary spirit, and to Teka Jones for her lively energy in helping our young queens build confidence and step out of their shells.



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BusinessWest 40 Under 40

Celebrating success! Our Queen Samantha attended the Business West 40 Under 40 event, supporting Tiffany Rufino, Program Manager of the Youth Mental Health Coalition at the Public Health Institute of Western Mass, and Vilente Tulloch, founder of the Academic Leadership Association.

This event highlights outstanding professionals and entrepreneurs in the region. Samantha cheered alongside Cindy Gaynor-Harper, an award-winning real estate entrepreneur.

Founded in 1984 as The Western Mass. Business Journal, BusinessWest has become the region’s most respected business publication. Since its inception, the magazine has consistently featured timely, informative, and entertaining articles, reflecting the region’s business community, the people and institutions that shape it, and the issues it faces.

The 40 under 40 is one if the many notable event the company host to honor emerging leaders in their fields.