Lyric Leigh Mchenry

Lyric Leigh Mchenry

Our Goddess this season has inspired so many in her life and through her legacy.  Lyric was a daughter, sister, friend, inspiration and a true Goddess. She fought for social and racial justice, loved all of her relations deeply and dedicated her life to caring for others. She was a scholar and she majored in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity at Stanford University. 

While at Stanford, Lyric interned at Institute for the Diversity in the Arts and performed in and directed a number of theater productions. Lyric’s appreciation for the effect of the arts in the fight for social justice propelled her dedication to writing and producing. Her unique talent for uplifting others showed itself in an infectious ability to support and empower those around her, speak up for what she believed in, and create art that shed light on racial inequity and identity. Lyric brought curiosity, brilliance, and warmth to everything she did.

Her legacy continues through the Lyric McHenry Community Arts Fellowship that supports 3-4 Stanford students each year to complete a summer internship with an arts organization that furthers racial and/or social justice. Each Fellow receives a stipend to support travel and living expenses during their internship. The fellowship is administered by the Institute for Diversity in the Arts at Stanford University.