Chandra Pitts
Chandra Pitts, a first-generation Mexican American and Black woman, leads a global, social justice and education nonprofit named One Village Alliance in Wilmington, where she also resides.
In 2009, Pitts founded the nonprofit with a mission to raise historically marginalized youth – with a focus on Black and Hispanic families – into greatness through education, entrepreneurship and the arts.
FAVORITE BOOKS:
“Gabe & His Green Thumb” by David Miller. “This is a great read for children to understand the importance of fresh vegetables and the power of growing food. It reminds me of watching my little 6-year-old nephew Isaac caring for his inner-city garden with his grandmom and growing his own food to feed his vegan diet. It s an early-life introduction to life-saving, healthy eating concepts like those introduced in some of my other favorite books like “Heal Thyself” by Queen Afua. This magical book features rich illustrations and an amazing story about