Quilen Blackwell
Quilen Blackwell is the founder of Southside Blooms, a Chicago-based flower farm focused on providing job opportunities for at-risk youth. His initiative not only beautifies the community but also empowers young individuals by offering them a chance to learn valuable skills and gain employment. Blackwell's work has been recognized in the media for its positive impact on local youth and the economy.
Born on Jan 01, 1985 (40 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11 | 8.82 | 0.52% | +20% | 331,002,651 | 2,059,988 | $21,000,000 | 130,693$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,945 | $56,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 12 | 333,081,589 | 2,061,933 | $21,056,000 | 130,745$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell.
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United States:
CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell.
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United States:
CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell.
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United States:
CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell.
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United States:
CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell.
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Slovenia:
Quilen Blackwell is the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year for his work in transforming abandoned land into urban farms and creating jobs for at-risk youth.
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United States:
CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell.
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United States:
CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell.
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United States:
Quilen Blackwell was announced as the 2025 Hero of the Year by CNN.
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United States:
Quilen Blackwell is CNN’s Hero of the Year for his nonprofit that employs at-risk youth in flower farming.
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