“You Are Necessary.” Lavoughnda White

Lavoughnda White is a mission driven individual whose purpose is to combat colorism through mobilizing, organizing and advocacy. She received a degree in Communication from Michigan State University and her MBA with a focus on Social Corporate Responsibility from Mary Baldwin University. She founded her Social Enterprise company, Nah I’m Just Pretty to help give dark skinned black women affirming apparel that amplifies their beauty and gives them a safe place to heal and connect with other women. Lavoughnda is also the Co-Founder of a performing arts based nonprofit called HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) that focuses on social emotional development and pantomime dancing. Professionally, she’s works in economic development and has experience in education, nonprofit management, and political organizing.

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