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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2024
Pinky Cole Hayes to Help Sponsor Mays High School’s Prom
Cole Hayes will announce on Monday a donation to the school through her foundation, The Pinky Cole Foundation
ATLANTA – Pinky Cole Hayes, renowned entrepreneur, 2023 TIME100 Next honoree, and founder of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan, will help sponsor the 2024 prom for Benjamin E. Mays High School on April 27, 2024, through her foundation, The Pinky Cole Foundation.
Pinky has been a fierce advocate for uplifting the communities her businesses are located in and is thrilled to be supporting Mays High School, whose mission is to inspire and challenge students to learn, grow, and accomplish academic, social, and postsecondary goals.
“I was the prom queen at my high school, and I cherish the memories I created at my prom. It is important for me to support my community by helping people have experiences that will impact them for the rest of their lives, and I hope that my contribution does just that,” says Cole Hayes.
The donation will assist students with a prom experience, prom attire, catering, decorations, a DJ, and souvenirs.
"Gratitude is the fairest blossom that springs from the soul. We extend our deepest appreciation to The Pinky Cole Foundation and Slutty Vegan for their generous sponsorship of the Benjamin Elijah Mays 2024 prom,” said Dr. Lizzette Kenly, ELA Department Chairperson and Prom Coordinator at Mays High School. “Your unwavering support has not only made this event possible but has also planted seeds of inspiration and empowerment in the hearts of our students. Thank you for investing in their dreams and helping to create lasting memories that will forever enrich their lives."
Pinky Cole Hayes will be on campus at Mays High School on April 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to meet with students and share the news that she will be helping to sponsor the prom.
WHAT: Renowned entrepreneur and founder of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan, Pinky Cole Hayes will announce that she will be helping to sponsor this year’s Benjamin E. Mays High School prom, through a donation from her foundation.
WHERE: Benjamin E. Mays High School | 3450 Benjamin E. Mays Drive, SW
WHEN: Monday, April 22, 2024 | 10 AM
Available for Interviews:
- Pinky Cole Hayes, Entrepreneur and Restaurateur, Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan
- Ramon Garner, Principal, Benjamin E. Mays High School
- Dr. Lizzette Kenly, ELA Department Chair & Prom Coordinator, Mays High School
- Mays High School students
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About Pinky Cole Hayes
“Pinky" Cole Hayes is a Jamaican-American restaurateur, author, community activist, and owner of the Slutty Vegan restaurant chain and Bar Vegan in Atlanta, Georgia. Cole Hayes is a culinary disruptor in the industry, transforming America's view of plant-based fast food and striving to make plant-based eating delicious, accessible, and enjoyable for vegans and flexitarians alike.
In addition to her work in the food industry, Pinky is also a philanthropist and head of The Pinky Cole Foundation, which is committed to uplifting marginalized and underrepresented communities and breaking the cycle of poverty by providing access to resources and education to pursue their entrepreneurial goals. Pinky has been named to Restaurant Hospitality’s 2021 Power List, Forbes Next 1000, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 100 Powerful Women in Business List, LA Wire Influential Women of 2020, PETA’s 2021 Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities List and Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40 List. Most recently, she has been included in the 2023 TIME100 Next List.
In November 2022, Cole Hayes released her first cookbook, Eat Plants, B*tch — a compilation of 91 vegan recipes plus a selection of tips and tricks for vegan cooking and other plant-based substitutes — that is now available for purchase online and at bookstores across the country. Pinky’s latest book with HarperCollins Leadership called I Hope You Fail (October 10 release), that details how her failures have driven her successes. To learn more about Pinky Cole-Hayes, visit iampinkycole.com and follow @pinkycole on Instagram and @pinky907 on X (formerly Twitter).
About The Middle Ma’Am, LLC
Claire R. Dent, an Atlanta native is the Founder & CEO of The Middle Ma'Am, LLC. The Middle Ma'Am, LLC is a dynamic consulting firm dedicated to facilitating meaningful connections between schools, celebrities, influencer's, and community members for the betterment of education. Founded on the principles of empowerment and service, The Middle Ma'Am serves as a catalyst for positive change, leveraging its expertise to bridge the gap between resources and needs within the education sector. Through strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and a commitment to excellence, The Middle Ma'Am aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and communities nationwide. Our team is dedicated to helping clients organize, strategize, and execute successful events and initiatives. With a focus on detail and creativity, we work closely with our clients to achieve their goals and deliver exceptional results.
About Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in the state of Georgia, serving approximately 50,000 students across 87 learning sites, including 59 neighborhood schools, 5 partner schools, 19 charter schools, 2 citywide single-gender academies, and 2 alternative programs. To learn more about Atlanta Public Schools, follow us on social media – Twitter (@apsupdate), Facebook (Atlanta Public Schools), and Instagram (apsupdate) – or visit us online at www.atlantapublicschools.us.
