Emigrating from the Dominican Republic at just seven years old, Ivanna Solano experienced firsthand the challenges faced by young people in need. She founded Love Your Magic, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating and uplifting Black and brown girls across Massachusetts. For her dedication to empowering the next generation of leaders, Ivanna Solano was honored as a Hero Among Us during the Jan. 12 Boston Celtics home game.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE BOSTON CELTICS