Benjamin Carlton is an actor, activist and social entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pa. In 2012, he received his MBA from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. In 2013, he co-founded the iconic BMe Community, a national movement of community builders that are led and inspired by Black people. BMe’s 400+ Fellows have raised over $350 million and helped over 2 million families secure educational, economic, human rights, health, and wellness opportunities. His pioneering work in community building led him to become a Miami Foundation Fellow, AT&T Emerging Leader, Luminary of Equality, and recognized by the National LGBTQ Task Force. He is also a proud member of the nation’s first national Greek letter fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Visit his website at www.blacklovewins.com

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