ADCOLOR

Ray

"I'm so happy that even in a world where people are convinced that the black man is not an asset to our society, there are still people and programs out there that believe in my value and are willing to aid me in further crafting my own dopeness." #SmileADay

Brit

"Love makes me happy. It makes me feel connected to God and the Universe and completely full. Love is everywhere and it's so easy to find in your daily space when your heart is open to it. Love is the truest part of you - grateful and open and connected with inner self. It's so powerful and soulful." #SmileADay

Andy

"My happiness comes from growth. Watching a person or community end better than they began; in turn leaving the world a little better than they found it... That always makes me happy." #SmileADay

Jermaine

"As cliche as it sounds, what makes me happy and what makes me smile is my family. I don’t solely mean blood-related, but I’m speaking of the established system of support and love from people that set as my foundation of reason, my forever encompassing embrace and my voice for when my words simply aren’t enough. Understanding how easily we can take the ones we love for granted, gives me a reason to highlight this one aspect of what keeps me smiling. There’s always a reason to." #SmileADay

Jezz

“The one thing that has consistently brought me happiness without fail has been FOOD. People tease me for getting so excited, but I think there’s something amazing about a good meal- sharing it with friends or enjoying it in solitude. Food to me is about sharing or celebrating parts of our culture- and that’s a beautiful thing!” #SmileADay

Juwan

"My source of happiness comes from learning. Whether that be through trial and error, exploring new frontiers or the latest read from Ta-Nehisi Coates. The joy I get from knowledge is rooted in my desire to push culture forward, and inspire the youth." #SmileADay

EJ

"I love seeing people living their most authentic selves. There’s just something special about that kind of realness." #SmileADay

Peggy

"ADCOLOR is the expression of Tiffany R. Warren's soul. I’m happy that she was able to take an idea and transform it into something that's going to reverberate throughout the decade and change the world"  #SmileADay

Mcbee

"I’m really happy that the right conversation are happening stay away without dancing around it at ADCOLOR. It’s really inspiring! "#SmileADay

Linda

"What makes me happy about #ADCOLOR is Tiffany R. Warren because she’s my daughter." #SmileADay

Lisa

"The cultural insights that I’m learning from the amazing group of talented people at ADCOLOR make me happy. I’m walking away feeling so extremely inspired." #SmileADay

Warren

" The perspectives of so many different individuals at ADCOLOR make me happy. Each year, I always meet someone new or re-engage with somebody that I already know. To me, it’s really impactful to see how they’re growing and to learn about the different ideas they’ve been able to bring to life in between each year. I’m happy to back at the 10 Year Anniversary, I’ve been a part of 5 of them so it’s very special." #SmileADay

Felicia

"I was here for the very very first one and this is my 10th year at ADCOLOR. We used to say: ‘Oh my gosh, what would 10 years look like?’ To be here and to see the progress that we’ve made along with so many magnificent people and faces, we’re on the track. We are doing everything we possibly can to reach back and rise up." #SmileADay

Linda

"The Adcolor community makes me happy. It’s a family! Every year that I go it’s like a reunion and every year your family gets bigger and bigger. People stay connected and it makes it an amazing experience."  #SmileADay