NEWS & STORIES
More Than Just Hair
From where I stand, working directly with youth, I can tell you this — events like our Textured Hair Care workshop are about so much more than hair. I’ve seen firsthand how learning to care for something as personal as your hair can build confidence, independence, and pride. This isn’t just a lesson — it’s a moment where you start to see yourself differently, and that shift can carry into every part of your life.
MEET OUR 2026 GALA LIFETIME OF ADVOCACY AWARD HONOREES: Pastor Sherry Colby & Brett Colby
Speak Up For Kids is proud to honor Pastor Sherry Colby and Brett Colby with the Lifetime of Advocacy Award, recognizing a family whose commitment to service, generosity, and community has created a lasting ripple effect across Palm Beach County.
MEET OUR 2026 GALA HONORARY CHAIR: Imani Williams
She serves as the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division 15th Judicial Circuit Representative, sits on the Board of Directors for Palm Beach County FAWL, Speak Up for Kids Palm Beach County, and the Edna W. Runner Education Center, and is actively involved in numerous voluntary bar associations and community organizations. Imani is also a graduate of Leadership West Palm Beach (Class of 2024) and the William Reece Smith Jr. Leadership Academy, Class XII (2024–2025).
