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GRAY MATTER EXPERIENCE
Saks Celebrates Fall Fashion With Next-Gen Superstar Chlöe Bailey P6
Tax Rebate Payments Begin for Millions of Illinoisans P8
The Return of the Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic Produces a Positive Impact
TEACHES ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH A BLACK LENS Britney Robbins had dreams of starting a teenrun magazine when she first arrived in Chicago 12 years ago. She pivoted and founded The Gray Matter Experience six years ago, with the goal of exposing Black high school students and young adults to entrepreneurship. P2
Britney Robbins is the founder and CEO of The Gray Matter Experience. An organization that exposes young adults to entrepreneurship. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BRITNEY ROBBINS.
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