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 Office of EMS.

Holmes studied at Howard University, earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, and received a MFA in Narrative Media Writing from the Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia.

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