Anya Dillard

West Orange, New Jersey, United States Contact Info
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Anya Dillard is a community organizer, social entrepreneur, and multimedia storyteller…

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Publications

  • Is Black History Your History?

    Channel Kindness

    “Black History is just as important as American history. Therefore it should be taught just as often as American History.” – Siobhan Harris. In this article, I put the topic of Black History Month in the hot seat and discuss the many perspectives surrounding the commemorative occasion.

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  • Our Past. My Future. Growing up Black in America.

    Medium

    History is a collection of experiences remembered. Young voices share their view on growing up Black, looking to the past and the future.

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Honors & Awards

  • 2024 Gucci Changemaker

    Gucci North America

  • HLLC Community Engagement Award

    Rutgers University Newark

  • Women of Courage Award

    The Emmett Till legacy Foundation

  • APC Community Services Community Leader of Excellence Award

    APC Community Services

  • Because of Them We Can Youth Frontrunner Award

    Because of Them We Can

  • HLLC Community Engagement Award

    Rutgers University Newark

  • 21 Under 21

    Teen Vogue

  • Certificate of Congressional Recognition

    Yvette W. Clark

  • Global Student Prize Top 50

    Varkey Foundation

  • McDonald's Future 22

    McDonald's

  • Muse 100: Next Gen

    Ulta Beauty

  • Outstanding Community Service Award

    The West Orange School District & West Orange Board of Education

  • Student Leadership Award

    The West Orange School District & West Orange Board of Education

  • NJASC Student Leader of the Year Award

    New Jersey Association of Student Councils

    This award recognizes one outstanding Middle School student leader and one outstanding High School student leader who has made a lasting impact on their community with their exemplary leadership experience.

  • Principal's Award

    West Orange Public Schools

  • Student Council Award for School Service

    West Orange Public Schools

  • 2020 Graduate from Girls With Impact

    Girls With Impact

    Girls With Impact is a leadership program for young girls, powered by Harvard's School of Business, that teaches the foundation of entrepreneurship through the production of their very own business ventures.

  • BLACK GIRLS ROCK Social Justice Grant

    BLACK GIRLS ROCK

    I received a $5,000 grant from BLACK GIRLS ROCK and Emerge beautiful haircare for my activist work and to support my journey as a social entrepreneur.

  • The Conversation-LIST Human Rights Award

    The Conversationlist

    The Conversationalist is the go-to destination for amplifying Gen Z voices. I am a proud member of their global Gen Z community dedicated to breaking open echo chambers and unifying the world, one conversation at a time. I have also been named to their 2020-2021 LIST as a featured honoree in the Human Rights Category.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Spanish

    Limited working proficiency

Organizations

  • Hue You Know

    Member

    - Present

    HUE is a Community Forum that bolsters diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. Their mission is to build community, provide mentorship, and foster employment opportunities for BIPOC media professionals.

  • The Pano Network

    Member

    - Present

    PANO Network is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps underrepresented creators in the entertainment industry. PANO's mission is to connect creators with resources, networks, and opportunities to create meaningful change in the industry.

  • Women in Film

    Member

    - Present

    Founded in 1973 as Women In Film Los Angeles, WIF advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries—in front of and behind the camera, across all levels of experience—to achieve parity and transform culture.

  • Academy Gold

    Gold Rising Fellow

    - Present

  • The Accountability Initiative (TAI)

    Member of Board of Trustees

    - Present

    An organization of young activists who advocate for underrepresented communities and work to solve issues within them. The organization was founded in 2020 by activist Andrew K. Ankamah Jr. in response to racial incidents in the North Brunswick Township school district. TAI has worked to create positive changes in the district by collaborating with administrators, holding individuals accountable for discrimination, and promoting an inclusive curriculum. They have also participated in community…

    An organization of young activists who advocate for underrepresented communities and work to solve issues within them. The organization was founded in 2020 by activist Andrew K. Ankamah Jr. in response to racial incidents in the North Brunswick Township school district. TAI has worked to create positive changes in the district by collaborating with administrators, holding individuals accountable for discrimination, and promoting an inclusive curriculum. They have also participated in community service activities in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and other states.

  • NAACP

    Member

    - Present

    The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the United States. Founded in 1909 by a group of white liberals and Black activists in New York City, the NAACP's mission is to ensure equality and eliminate race prejudice through democratic processes.

  • The Next Gen Come Up

    Founder

    - Present

    The Next Gen Come Up is an organization that has been encouraging young people to pursue activism, explore community service, and raise awareness through creativity since 2018. Through everything from written works, artwork, and film projects, to community outreach events, rallies and speaking engagements, The Next Gen Come Up strives to grow a platform that sparks conversations about everything from the most relatable teen dilemmas to the headlining socio-political issues affecting our…

    The Next Gen Come Up is an organization that has been encouraging young people to pursue activism, explore community service, and raise awareness through creativity since 2018. Through everything from written works, artwork, and film projects, to community outreach events, rallies and speaking engagements, The Next Gen Come Up strives to grow a platform that sparks conversations about everything from the most relatable teen dilemmas to the headlining socio-political issues affecting our generation.

  • The West Orange Youth Caucus

    Co-founding Member

    -

    The WOYC was a progressive grassroots advocacy group for the youth of West Orange, New Jersey, created by a group of West Orange Highschool students in the wake of the 2020 George Floyd protests.

  • BLACK GIRLS ROCK

    BLACK GIRLS LEAD Fellow

    -

    BLACK GIRLS LEAD is a multi-day conference run by the Black Girls Rock! (BGR!) organization that helps teenage girls build confidence and leadership skills. The conference is part of BGR!'s mission to support the healthy development of young women and girls of color and to help them build self-esteem and self-worth. The conference is led by prominent thought leaders and has included a virtual format in the past.

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