Antwan Matthews

United States – Mississippi

Antwan is a sexual and reproductive health advocate who cares deeply about the physical, emotional, and psychological health of individuals globally, especially the Black community in Mississippi. He works at Glide and Peer HEALTH Educators where he supports, educates, advises, teaches, and heals people receiving health care who are impacted by the history of medical abuses inflicted on communities of color.

Rise Up Cohort: Youth Champion 2019