Through Dream in Color, Target celebrates the special people in our communities who've worked tirelessly to make their dreams come true. They've expanded boundaries and broken down walls. They changed their worlds and in the process, ours too. They never gave up on their dreams or themselves.

This year, Target has partnered with Debbie Allen, Kwaku Alston, Irene Hirano, Iman, John Legend, Tony Plana, Holly Robinson Peete, Joy Gryson and Sylvia Woods to share their Dream in Color stories. May you be inspired to uncover your own aspirations and compelled to make them happen.

Debbie Allen

Dancer, Choreographer & Actor

"I knew I was born to dance. Today, I travel the world bringing dance to young people and using it to motivate and inspire."

Target supports Debbie Allen and her commitment to community by offering free lecture demonstrations through the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.

Kwaku Alston

Photographer

"There are always obstacles in life. I'm blind in one eye, but you have to look at it as a challenge. If you follow your heart and love what you're doing, I believe the universe will open up for you. Just like it did for me."

Kwaku Alston gives his time to the Black AIDS Institute and offers his photography skills to charities.

Joy Gryson

Designer

"Our world wouldn't be the way it is if people didn't dream. If you can follow and achieve your dream, then it just makes the world a happier place."

Joy Gryson gives her time and support to Family Focus Adoption Services, a non-profit agency started by her mother. Gryson™ for Target® fashion handbags are now available at Target.

Irene Hirano

Museum Director

"My dream-to build a museum that preserves the story of Japanese Americans- came out of my own family history. My hope is that by seeing what earlier generations had to overcome young people from different backgrounds will be inspired."

Irene Hirano is President and CEO of the Japanese American National Museum, which is supported by Target.

Iman

Supermodel & CEO of Iman Cosmetics

"When I came to America in 1975, Black models were underpaid. I was the first to stand up and challenge the discrepancy. Since then, I've pioneered for inclusiveness."

Iman is an ambassador for Keep a Child Alive, which provides medicine to families affected by HIV and AIDS in Africa. Iman Cosmetics is a multicultural beauty line sold at Target.

John Legend

Musician & Songwriter

"I realized early on that music was my way to impact the world. Today, my music has given me the power and ability to influence people, to bring causes to the forefront, to make great things happen in the world."

John Legend supports the Millennium Promise and other antipoverty efforts in Africa. His "Live from Philadelphia" CD and CD/DVD are sold exclusively at Target.

Tony Plana

Actor

"I think a lot of times people get lost in the big picture and they don't realize that success is in the details. Focus on the details and you'll get there. I'm proof of that."

Tony Plana is the founder of the East L.A. Classic Theater, supported by Target.

Holly Robinson Peete

Actor

"Nelson Mandela said, 'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but rising every time you fall.' No one ever achieved a great dream without failure. Failures make us stronger, make us dream even bigger."

Holly Robinson Peete shares her time and talents with her community as co-founder of the HollyRod for Kids Foundation.

Sylvia Woods

Entrepreneur & Restauranteur

"I bought a little luncheonette back in 1962 and today we own a whole block of Harlem. These days, I help others get where they want to go with scholarships. I tell every one of them, 'Whatever you do, give it all you've got.'"

Sylvia Woods supports her community with 38 student scholarships. Sylvia's line of canned foods, mixes and spices will soon be carried in select Target stores.

Emilio Estéfan

Music Producer

"I think that something so important …music, the arts, fashion…yes, it can happen. When they tell you ‘no,’ that’s when you have to be more persistent. That’s when you have to believe in you. One thing that helped me is that I believed what my mother told me, ‘Every dream can come true. Never stop dreaming."

Emilio Estéfan, winner of numerous Grammy Awards, was one of the first to bring Latin music to mainstream listeners. He and his wife, Gloria, support many philanthropic causes.

Sami Hayek

Designer

“A dream that I had—and I still have—is to be an explorer. An explorer of my thoughts, an explorer of experiences, an explorer of people and cultures and places. An explorer of problems and how to solve them.”

Sami Hayek’s collection of home designs for Target reflects his love of bright, bold colors and his commitment to sustainable design.

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Irma Martinez

Celebrity Stylist

"“All my work is 100% Hispanic, and so Latina. The food, the music, the folklore, my family, all the things I did as a little girl brought me here. How can I forget that? My education is Hispanic and gave me the strong values to fulfill my dreams.”

Irma Martinez was chosen by Target to be a spokesperson for the Latino community. She now enjoys bringing her fashion and style expertise to a wider audience.