The BOLD Move Event 2017 Honorees
Darrell “The Arkutec” Murray is a Chicago-born artist. He performed as one half of the Hip Hop group Sonz of the Most High for more than 10 Years. The Arkutec is passionate about creating a safe environment for children and families. In 2003 he was the innocent victim of gun violence; he survived multiple gunshot wounds to the legs, shoulder, and face at the age of 20. Rather than allowing that incident to defeat him, he started the Celebration of Life Foundation to encourage an end to violence by helping reconnect families and provide safe activities for them to participate in. Through music, The Arkutec displays his true heart for the people in the community.
Diane Artis is the chairperson of Laini Fluellen Charities which was started in 2010 . Laini Fluellen is Diane's daughter who fought Tri-negative breast cancer for four years and passed away at age 38. Since its founding, Laini Fluellen Charities has donated more than $50,000 to various breast cancer organizations .