![Three people walk in profile against a vibrant orange background. All are dressed in flowing, neutral-toned outfits, moving in unison from left to right, casting distinct shadows on the floor.](https://images.ctfassets.net/waruwpig3jxu/6R4EKTBaVmcUyUrHzU6phS/37737a57ea626dee198d9c488f6b1dfe/bold-steps-375-x-550-6.jpg?fm=avif&w=1920&q=30)
KEEP WALKING Stories
TOGETHER WE MOVE FORWARD
You could say progress is a part of our DNA, it's why KEEP WALKING has been our mantra for more than two decades. Today KEEP WALKING is about helping move us all forward, to a world where everyone is accepted, welcomed and celebrated.
You could say progress is a part of our DNA, it's why KEEP WALKING has been our mantra for more than two decades. Today KEEP WALKING is about helping move us all forward, to a world where everyone is accepted, welcomed and celebrated.
DISCOVER KEEP WALKING![A person sits on outdoor steps, wearing a navy blazer, mustard shirt, and jeans. They have short curly hair and are looking off into the distance with a thoughtful expression.](https://images.ctfassets.net/waruwpig3jxu/4CoQ3UOQezWNILHb2rxau9/caf733ec852dbb7bbdc9f332c93e8ee6/calvin-768x768-1.jpeg?fm=avif&w=640&q=30)
![A person in a decorative white costume stands against a dark background. They are captured in profile, with one hand on their chest, looking upwards thoughtfully. The costume has intricate gold details.](https://images.ctfassets.net/waruwpig3jxu/6YGIcq3lAo0i3JtHMuHpE2/efcaee171c70233278ee7baad4b4af18/calvin-768x768-2.jpeg?fm=avif&w=640&q=30)
WALKING TOGETHER FOR CHANGE
Calvin Royal III is an internationally acclaimed principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, one of the world’s most iconic classical ballet companies. Calvin is a champion for a more inclusive and diverse arts sector.
![A ballet dancer in a black tank top and blue leggings performs an elegant arabesque in a spacious dance studio with high ceilings and hanging lights. The room features a folding screen and barre in the background.](https://images.ctfassets.net/waruwpig3jxu/2LRt70Ya70z2x3ksODAJX2/26687adf6185e7d17da6f40818b92152/calvin-768x768-3.jpeg?fm=avif&w=1920&q=30)
![A woman with a wide smile stands in front of an audio mixing console, arms outstretched. She has small, twisted buns in her hair and is wearing a black turtleneck sweater. The background features various dials and equipment in a recording studio.](https://images.ctfassets.net/waruwpig3jxu/2x4HM5KUIW2qxP2zCmOM0b/88a30f42ffda18788154930733146a2e/bold-steps-375-x-550-5.jpg?fm=avif&w=1920&q=30)
In the US, Johnnie Walker has launched ‘First Strides’; an initiative that celebrates, inspires and enables people and organizations taking bold strides to move culture forward for all, investing in cultural trailblazers through grants, visibility, mentorship and empowerment programming.