Owner of Slutty Vegan to speak at Savannah State commencement
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Posted By: S. Moore on April 03, 2024 SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Giving the commencement speech for the Savannah States class of 2024 on May 3 will be none other than the owner of Slutty Vegan and TIME100 honoree “Pinky” Cole Hayes. “I had the privilege of presenting my book at Savannah State and personally shared with students how some of my most significant failures transformed into invaluable lessons and triumphs,” Cole Hayes said. “I’m thrilled for the chance to address the Class of 2024 as they embark on their next life chapters.” Slutty Vegan is a Black-owned vegan burger restaurant chain that uses plant-based ingredients, serving alternatives to popular fast food options with 14 restaurants across the East Coast. With the message of Hayes’s book resonating with students, SSU’s Interim President Cynthia Alexander invited the entrepreneur back on campus. “I think her life story represents the path that many of our students have taken just to get to Savannah State,” Alexander said. “As these students navigate the path of life they will have successes and struggles, but just like Mrs. Cole Hayes, they need to know they can conquer and thrive in the midst of challenges.” The theme of Hayes’s speech will be “Thriving in Change” and will be addressing 350 SSU graduates, which is the largest graduation class for the university in several years. “It is always an honor to speak to the next generation of leaders,” said Hayes, “and I am excited to be the commencement speaker for the Savannah State class of 2024 for that very reason – they are some of our fiercest leaders of tomorrow.” SOURCE WSAV If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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