Ladu Pearson, (New York City) – holds a bachelor’s degree in fashion design from the Illinois Art Institute of Chicago and is currently residing in New York City developing his clothing line –LADU ®. Ladu grew-up a child of a military father and has lived in many parts of the U.S., including Chicago and Hawaii where he graduated from high school. Ladu came out to his father and friends at age 21., and as he puts it –”It has been a Journey”
Eugene Robinson, Jr., (Chicago) – holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Social Work from Chicago State University, and a Masters of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago. Eugene was born in Los Angeles, California, but grew-up in Chicago and considers himself a Chicagoan. Eugene came out to family and friends at age 20, but always says—”No one is truly out and what does that mean anyway”
