J. Russell & Company Welcomes Kevin Johnson as Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Enablement
H. J. Russell & Company announces Kevin Johnson as its Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Enablement. In this executive leadership role, Johnson leads the company’s marketing and brand strategy, reporting directly to Michael B. Russell, CEO, Russell. With more than 20 years of experience in creative marketing leadership across construction and economic development sectors, Johnson brings a unique blend of innovation, analytics, and storytelling to this position. Johnson is responsible for managing and guiding all aspects of Russell’s marketing and communications strategy, focusing on enhancing brand visibility,
Ambassador Andrew Young Receives Honors for Work to End Childhood Disease
Ambassador Andrew Young’s distinguished and extensive career as a civil rights leader, lauded politician, and dedicated diplomat make him one of the most respected leaders in Atlanta, the nation and the world. As a venerated champion of social justice, Young remains one of the most recognized and appreciated figures in modern day history. Recently the former mayor of Atlanta and Ambassador to the United Nations received honors from National Jewish Health during the Forever Young Gala held at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta where he received the
John Conyers III Reclaims a Legacy Rooted in Detroit, Justice, and Generational Truth
The weight of legacy doesn’t always show up in speeches or statues. Sometimes, it breathes through the pages of a son’s testimony—a man raised in the echoes of a movement, shaped by a house where history gathered on hardwood floors and change strategized at the kitchen table. "My Father’s House," penned by John Conyers III, is not just a recount of political milestones. It is a deeply personal ledger of love, absence, inheritance, and the complexity of growing up within the orbit of a civil rights legend. John
Dr. Edda Fields-Black wins Pulitzer Prize for History
Project Edda Fields-Black (Photo Courtesy Carnegie Mellon University) Dr. Edda Fields-Black was just minding her own business, in the airport in Monterrey, California, preparing to board a flight on Monday, May 5, when she got the call. “It was a very pleasant shock,” Dr. Fields-Black told the New Pittsburgh Courier. “I was elated. Absolutely elated.” It’s not often that you get a call stating that you’ve won a Pulitzer Prize. But Dr. Fields-Black got the call. The Pulitzer Prize is considered the highest award in journalism, arts and letters. The year 2025
Michigan Chronicle Publisher Emeritus Mr. Sam Logan Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
The Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Chapter will posthumously honor Mr. Sam Logan, the late publisher of the Michigan Chronicle, at its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during its May 14, 2025, annual banquet. For those who knew Mr. Logan personally—or those who knew him through the pages of the Chronicle—this honor is a powerful recognition of a life dedicated to journalism, justice, and the enduring power of the Black press. Mr. Logan was more than a publisher. He was a truth-teller, a community advocate, a businessman, and a
Calvin Jordan Sworn In for Second Term as Rich Township Supervisor Amid Historic Community Celebration
Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan (Photo Provided). A capacity crowd of State elected officials, Cook County elected officials, locally elected officials, civic leaders, and residents are expected to witness the historic swearing-in of Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan as he prepares for his second term of office. On April 1, Supervisor Jordan was overwhelmingly re-elected to a second term of office by nearly 80% of the vote. In fact, Jordan’s entire slate of current Township Trustees, the Township Clerk, and Constitutional Officers were also re-elected to their respective offices. "As
Isabella Moreland is New Director of Marketing and Alumni Engagement at TALI
The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI), an organization committed to strengthening companies, institutions, and communities by cultivating leadership, is excited to announce the promotion of Isabella Moreland to Director of Marketing & Alumni Engagement. Moreland has an extensive history with TALI, previously serving as the Marketing & Communications Manager for three years. Prior to that role, she served as TALI’s Marketing Intern from 2019-2020, where she helped maintain the organization’s social media presence and brand. In her new position, which she assumed
Dr. F. DuBois Bowman Named 13th President of Morehouse College
The Morehouse College Board of Trustees has named renowned public health leader and biostatistician Dr. F. DuBois Bowman, a 1992 graduate of Morehouse, as the College's 13th president following a national search. Dr. Bowman will assume the role on July 15, 2025, succeeding President David A. Thomas, who concludes his tenure in June. Dr. Bowman currently serves as dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health and holds the Roderick J. Little Collegiate Professorship of Biostatistics. A nationally respected scholar, innovator, and academic leader, Bowman is
Tamira Chapman Launches Storehouse Voices™ to Amplify Black Voices
The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, has announced a powerful new collaboration with Tamira Chapman’s Storehouse In A Box (SIAB) to launch Storehouse Voices™, a bold new imprint focused on elevating Black voices in the literary world. Aimed at bridging the representation gap in publishing, Storehouse Voices promises to become a cultural touchstone, amplifying the diverse stories and rich history of the Black experience. Tamira Chapman, an award-winning entrepreneur and philanthropist from Detroit, is the driving force behind the imprint. As the founder and
Joe Tate Enters U.S. Senate Race, Becomes First Black Candidate in Michigan’s 2026 Democratic Field
Joe Tate has officially entered the race for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first Black candidate to join the 2026 Democratic primary field. His announcement adds weight to a race already viewed as one of the most important for Democrats hoping to regain Senate control next year. Tate confirmed his candidacy on Sunday, May 12, stepping forward to run for the seat being vacated by Democratic Senator Gary Peters, who is not seeking re-election after two six-year terms. Tate, a native Detroiter, former Marine, and the