Who is Anaré V. Holmes?

Anaré V. Holmes (pronounced AHN-ray) is an award-winning journalist, public servant, and educator, dedicated to advancing the legacy of his cousin, Civil Rights pioneer Bayard Rustin. Named a #Pride30 innovator by NBC News and celebrated as a fearless firefighter, Holmes is a nationally recognized advocate for underrepresented communities.

His work—challenging stereotypes and redefining American heroism—is featured on Netflix’s Instant Dream Home, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, and GoDaddy’s Icons of Atlanta campaign. He is the recipient of the Ida B. Wells Best News Story Award from the National Newspaper Publishers Association and a Trauma Care Excellence Award honoree from the State of Georgia.

Holmes studied at Howard University and earned an undergraduate degree in Family and Consumer Journalism from the University of Wisconsin. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Narrative Media Writing from the University of Georgia, in addition to Cultural Humility, Firefighter and Advanced EMT certifications. 

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