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Alexys shares her mindset for success in “People Are The Answer” with Jeffrey M. Zucker

In Season 3, Episode 6 of “People are the Answer“, Alexys and Jeffrey discuss her career journey from working with President Obama’s re-election campaign to spearheading voter registration initiatives for the NFL and NBA and eventually how her work in sports, entertainment and politics segue in her roles at The Kinship Advisors and Protégé. In this powerful sit-down, Alexys describes how her shift in mindset allows her to be a problem solver and trusted advisor in today’s athlete-activist and influencer spaces.

The episode is live on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Check it out!

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Round Three of the JLH Social Impact Fund in Full Swing

Jrue and Lauren Holiday are back at it again with another round of the JLH Social Impact Fund in 2022! Applications opened on February 15, 2022 and closed February 25, 2022, to provide grants to Black-owned small businesses and Black-led nonprofits in the Greater Milwaukee, New Orleans, Indianapolis and Los Angeles areas, with priority given to those that focused on social impact and creating a more equitable future for underserved communities. In managing the JLH Social Impact Fund, The Kinship Advisors brings together grantees from all over the country into this larger ecosystem for mentorship, assistance with funding, fostering partnerships and curating programming for each recipient that focuses on economic development and helps build stronger Black communities. You can read the full article here.

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TKA and BSFF Celebrate Metro E-Sports Grads This Holiday Season

During the final month of 2021, The Kinship Advisors attended the Metro Digital Bridges & Stem Certification Program, sponsored by the Ben Simmons Family Foundation. This was one of the two graduations for the 50-student cohort, based in Philadelphia, PA area.  

During the event, Metro students presented their final projects in coding and received industry-recognized certificates of completion. As a congratulatory gift for all the young students who completed this rigorous three-month program, the BSFF surprised the students with stuffed holiday stockings and a giant pizza party. 

This partnership between BSFF and Metro E-Sports is aimed to diversify a gaming industry that lacks representation from people of color. Over 53% of all video game players are black and brown, yet less than 2% are represented in the industry.  

The goal of Metro E-Sports is to bridge the gap in tech education and access, by offering a wide array of tech and coding courses, offered both online and in-person (COVID safe), to students ages 13+. To learn more about the work of the BSFF and Metro E-Sports, visit 

 https://metroesports.gg.  

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Disruption Talk with Rob Richardson

In November, Alexys Feaster met with Rob Richardson, host of the “Disruption Now” Podcast. Their conversation focused on creating alliances within sports, entertainment, and other industries that are committed to personal development, social justice, strategic business expansion and sustaining impact in underserved communities.

Alexys shed light on the work of The Kinship Advisors, which provides intentional collaboration to close the gaps with culturally connected business and brand strategy, innovative program development and philanthropic support which create lasting social and personal impact. Give this episode a listen here.

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TKA and Jaylen Brown’s 7uice Foundation Host #GivingTuesday Gala & Virtual Silent Auction

During the month of November, The Kinship Advisors and Jaylen Brown teamed up to host his second Annual “7uice Foundation Gala”, this time in an effort to raise funds for his joint venture with the MIT Media Lab, The Bridge Program. 

The Bridge Program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders in science and technology and is designed for 8-12th graders from underrepresented communities throughout the greater Boston area. For more information about the Bridge Program, visit  https://www.bridgefuture.org/ 

For the two weeks leading up to the November 30th #GivingTuesday Gala, TKA and The 7uice Foundation raised funds by auctioning off seven authentic, Jaylen Brown-autographed items, with the winners announced during the virtual program.  

Due to the ongoing Covid pandemic, the gala was hosted virtually over Zoom, but it was nothing short of an action-packed evening complete with emcee, special celebrity guests, and of course Jaylen Brown and MIT Media Lab Director, David Kong, who shared their reflections on the 12-week pilot program. The event was an overall success, raising over $25,000.00 for The 7uice Foundation and The Bridge Program’s future sustainability. 


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Alexys Earns For(bes) The Culture Rising Star Honors

Alexys Feaster was selected to be on “For(bes) The Culture’s” Inaugural 50 Champions List this year, which honors 50 Black and Brown industry leaders for their standout impact and service in underserved communities.

From tech innovators and TV executives to social justice activists and physicists, these 50 Champions are not only excelling in their fields, but they’re using their platforms to actively shift the narrative of overlooked and underserved communities.

“The champions on this list are not only driving their respective fields forward, but they’re effecting real change in Black and Brown communities by increasing access to their crafts, using their voices and resources to invest in underserved communities, and intentionally building community to eradicate the racial wealth gap and create Black generational wealth,” said Ali Jackson-Jolley, Assistant Managing Editor, Forbes. We couldn’t be prouder of our shining CEO and now, Rising Star!