Karis Robinson-Larsosa, Executive Assistant

Karis Robinson-Larsosa, the oldest daughter of Krystal and Jasahn Larsosa, and the oldest among her sisters--the HersheKissis--resides in Detroit where she thrives as a dancer, performer, director, and activist. Currently, she serves as the Executive Assistant of the Black Marriage Movement and holds the position of director at HersheKissis' Heartbeat Bridge Media, a key partner of the Black Marriage Movement.

During her childhood, Karis faced challenges adapting to a predominantly Latino elementary school environment, finding solace and self-expression through social media. This platform became instrumental in her journey, leading her and her sisters to create content that celebrates the beauty and brilliance of Black youth, especially Black girls. Their efforts have garnered a significant following, with over a quarter million supporters on social media platforms, boasting 220,000 followers on Instagram and over 38,000 subscribers on YouTube.

Despite her active involvement in advocacy groups like the Wayne County Commission Youth Council and Mama Lila Fellowship, Karis has maintained academic excellence, earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and the prestigious title of Valedictorian during her senior year of high school.

Her commitment to social justice extends beyond her academic and artistic pursuits. Karis has advocated for reparations alongside her peers, resulting in the creation and presentation of resolutions addressing this issue to local officials. Additionally, her interests in architecture and design have led her to contribute to initiatives promoting Black empowerment, including her role as Head Carpenter at her high school and employment with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan's Design Industry. She has also participated in General Motors' Youth Modelers Artists Designers Program (YMAD).

Looking towards the future, Karis plans to further her career aspirations in film and will be attending Wayne State University in the upcoming academic year. As she continues to leverage her skills and platforms for racial, economic, and social justice, she remains dedicated to supporting her family's business, the Black Marriage Movement, and anticipates collaborating with her sisters through Heartbeat Bridge Media.