Vernon Jordan
Photo courtesy of Google. Vernon E. Jordan Jr. was a larger-than-life figure who created opportunities for the next generation of black leaders. He was…
Vice President Kamala Harris
Photo by Celeste Sloman/Redux By Allyson Edge In a time that has been historical in more ways than one, we must acknowledge the great…
Memories of Steve Carter: A Humble Playwriting Teacher, Mentor, and Friend
Playwright Steve Carter. Photo via Debbie McGee. By Clyde Santana Professionally known as Steve Carter [sic], he was an American playwright, best known for…
Barack Obama
Photo by Pari Dukovic/Random House Former President Barack Obama, the son of a successful Kenyan economist and an intellectually curious white mother, taught a…
Charles M. Reynolds, Jr.
Photo courtesy of Charles M. Reynolds, Jr. Charles M. Reynolds, Jr. knew he had to make a good enough living to provide for his…
Paula Madison
Photo courtesy of Paula Madison Paula Madison is the chairman and CEO of Madison Media Management LLC, a Los Angeles media consulting company. In…
Dr. Iva E. Carruthers
Photo by Tony Carpenter Dr. Iva E. Carruthers is a social justice advocate and leader who has spoken and written about social issues that…
C.T. Vivian & John Lewis
C.T. Vivian and John Lewis. Photos by David Goldman/AP; Marco Grob/Trunk Archive. In the span of 24 hours, America lost two civil rights heroes:…
William A. Fields
Photo courtesy of William A. Fields Artist William A. Fields’ upbringing in Chilhowie, Virginia, influenced his outlook and appreciation of life. He went to…
Dr. Alexander Gabbin
Dr. Alexander Gabbin. Photo courtesy of JMU Public Relations. Dr. Alexander Gabbin is one of the founders of the National Black MBA Association. Today,…