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Parker Selected as Inaugural "Nourish Your Next" Recipient
3/16/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Wake Forest Athletic Communications (@WakeWSoccer)
Wake Forest women's soccer alumna Kate (Crowley) Parker has been selected as the inaugural "Nourish Your Next" recipient by actress Tracee Ellis Ross and Special K. Parker was an inaugural member of the Demon Deacons' soccer team from 1994-97 and has been recognized nationally for her photography project, "Strong is the New Pretty." The full release is below.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – It's no secret women are forces to be reckoned with – their inner strength is not something that can be defined, but it certainly can't be denied. In fact, 94 percent of women in the U.S. think that now, more than ever, women have the power to be whatever they want to be, and feel empowered to challenge the status quo.
That's why, in partnership with actress, comedienne – and all around powerhouse – Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish), Special K® is launching the "Nourish Your Next" project to recognize and celebrate get-after-it, bring-it-on, ready-for-what's next women, and nourish what they have their sights set on next. Throughout the year, Special K will be on the lookout for women who are rocking it, and celebrating their inner strength in ways big and small. Show us how you're rocking it and share #whatsnext with @SpecialKUS.
"There's beauty in this idea that all of us as women are nourishing our lives in a way that allows us to go out there and get what's next for us – be who we are in a really full and beautiful way, and live these lives that we're all living," said Ross. "I'm really excited to partner with Special K to help recognize and celebrate what it is to be an awesome woman. We should all do what we can in our daily lives to remember that we're glorious and powerful and more than enough."
To kick off the celebration, Special K and Ross are announcing the first "Nourish Your Next" recipient, Atlanta-based "Strong is the New Pretty" photographer Kate T. Parker. What started as a personal photography project for the mother to two young daughters is now a mission to combat the messages often sent to women and girls by showing that true beauty is not in a hairstyle, outfit or body type, but in being yourself 100 percent.
Inspired by her mission, Special K is helping Parker reach a new audience with her message, starting with her first-ever New York City gallery exhibit where she'll showcase that strong is indeed the new pretty and unveil #whatsnext. Never-before-seen photos from a special shoot with Ross will also be featured among the images. The exhibit will be open to the public March 17, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST at the newly opened Sky Gallery (12 Little W 12th St.) in the heart of the Meatpacking District.
About Kate T. Parker
Kate T. Parker is a commercial and fine art photographer based in Atlanta, Georgia, whose personal work has been featured in galleries across the globe. Kate's goal with her work is to expose, explore and empower through impactful photography. Parker also speaks on the topics of photography and women's issues and has personal projects that focus on family as well.
Parker is the mother to two young daughters, who were the inspiration behind her acclaimed "Strong is the New Pretty" series. "Strong is the New Pretty" has been featured in numerous media, including The Today Show, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, Elle, Self, Cosmopolitan and The Daily Mail. The work is soon to be a book with Workman Publishing, coming spring 2017.
Among her work's awards and accolades: Critical Mass Top 50, Featured artist, Mason Murer Gallery, PDN Photo Annual Select Winner, Rangefinder Lifestyle Photography Winner, Top 10 Family Photographer in the World, 2015, One to Watch Atlanta Celebrates Photography, 2015, Passion for Freedom UK Show, 2015, Happiest Instagram Feeds, 2015, 100 Photographers to Watch.
