Walk In Your Excellence

Unicorn aka Killa Kherk Cobain, was the first artist to rap on a club music track with Baltimore’s legendary DJ K-Swift and currently has the #1 song in the tri-state! After a year long gang war and shootout Kherk was left in a wheel chair - but that didn't stop him. With a masters degree in Business, he has worked as a designer at Coogi and spearheaded the relaunch of several international vintage brands. Listen to this young man change the world of music and the lives of children.

Leah Jenea , is a Hip Hop Soul singer/songwriter born and raised in Newark NJ. At just 9 years old she compelled an audience at NJPAC as part of a performance for Newark Symphony Hall’s summer camp and since then, her life has been changed. She has been a part of the elite vocalist group called the Special Ensemble where she went on to win a gold medal at the Mcdonald's Gospel Fest. A recent high school graduate from Newark Collegiate Academy, she left high school already being signed with Naughty by Nature. A finalist on The Four on Fox, Season 2, Leah Jenea's voice is unparalleled and she is about to change the game forever.

Daryl Stewart is an actor, director, performing artist and arts advocate. A proud New Jersey native, Stewart's work as an actor has entertained audiences nationwide; in New York productions such as Little Shop Of Horrors, Into The Woods, Aida, and so many more. A teaching artist at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) he has collaborated with several dozen schools, groups and arts organizations - curating and creating musical theater, dance and drama programs as well as teaching. In 2013, Stewart collaborated with Emmy Award winner Ray Chew choreographing The Spotlight Gala, one of the nations largest live events and is also the co-founder of Vanguard Theatre Company.

Chris an entrepreneur, born and raised in the Bronx. He is currently the owner and manager of 2 Funny Entertainment, Youth and Teen Director at the YMCA and a top flight uber driver in New Jersey! He is an Ithaca College graduate and an inspiration to all! His company won the 2016 Northeast agency of the year under his management and he is a proud black man in America making things happen. Listen to his story of excellence!

As the CEO of a private education consulting organization, Jennifer Moore is an independent consultant who supports school districts and educational non-profits analyze the distinguishable, yet often hidden ways racism, privilege and power create inequitable outcomes. With fifteen years of experience in the educational sector, Jennifer has shared high impact strategies that directly address racism and its manifestations throughout schools. Her concept of “bad actors” who commit racist acts helps us change our mindsets regarding equity and pushes us to encompass a systems level analysis of the culture, policies, and practices that contribute to inequity. As the Managing Director of the Teacher Leadership Development team for Teach For America, Jennifer lead a major overhaul of their teacher development program to prioritize culturally relevant pedagogy as a framework for new teacher development.

The first episode of Season 2 is dropping this Monday! Super exciting! But before we officially kick off the new season, Sean sits down with his producer Myah to reflect on the show, its growth, and what they look forward to for the future of Walk In Your Excellence!

Season two of Walk In Your Excellence is rapidly approaching! Tag along, as we continue to explore all walks of life and highlight the excellence that's emitted in the process!

DeRay McKesson is an activist, educator, global leader, and exudes excellence in all that he does. A Baltimore native, DeRay has been an activist since childhood and later joined Teach For America as a teacher in New York City. DeRay and fellow activists Johnetta Elzie, Samuel Sinyangwe, and Brittany Packnett launched Campaign Zero, a ten-point policy plan for police reform. His advocacy work within cities like Ferguson, Baton Rouge, Charleston and his support of the Black Lives Matter movement landed him with President Obama at the White House to discuss relations between black communities and law enforcement officials. His impact and influence on the world is unparalleled and he is the true definition of excellence.

Dennis Knight is an educator, published author, ordained Elder, and a role model of excellence! This change agent obtained both his Bachelors and Masters in English at North Carolina Central University, a Historically Black College that he is a strong advocate for. His work in the LGBTQ movement is inspiring, bold, and unapologetic. As a teacher at Newark Collegiate Academy, a KIPP high school that educates 800 African American and Latino students in Newark, New Jersey, he is changing lives and spreading love everyday.

Darnell Moore is an author, educator, cultural worker, critic, but above all an inspiration to everyone he encounters. He is the Editor-at-Large at CASSIUS and formerly a senior editor and correspondent at Mic. He co-founded YOU Belong, a social good company focused on the development of diversity initiatives and received the Humanitarian Award from the American Conference on Diversity for his advocacy in Newark. His anti-racist, feminist, and queer of color advocacy work has been featured in Ebony Magazine and The Huffington Post. He was appointed as the inaugural chair of a committee by former mayor of Newark, Cory Booker and this month he is releasing his book - No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black & Free in America.