Photography by Aisha-Zakiya

Milt Newton speaks to high school students at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School sharing details about growing up in the Virgin Islands and encouraging students to have hope and focus in pursuing their dreams. St. Thomas, VI. 27 May 2016. © Aisha-Zakiya Boyd

Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park hosts its 13th annual Beach to Beach Power Swim. Beginning at Maho Bay racers had a choice of three distances and crossed the finish lines at Cinnamon Bay, Trunk Bay, and Hawksnest beCH. finishiesRacers had a choice of finishing at © Aisha-Zakiya Boyd

St. Thomas Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade. Franklin D. Roosevelt Veterans Park. St. Thomas, USVI. 30 May 2016. © Aisha-Zakiya Boyd

Virgin Islanders gear up for the 2-mile Virgin Islands Walk/Run Against Gun Violence along the Charlotte Amalie Waterfront. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Jason Carroll Memorial Fund for college scholarships. St. Thomas, VI. 22 May 2016. © Aisha-Zakiya Boyd