Chicago Son Derrick Rose Gets No. 1 Jersey Retirement at United Center
On this past Saturday night, the United Center was filled with emotion, pride, and nostalgia as the Chicago Bulls officially retired Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey, cementing his place among the franchise’s all-time greats. The ceremony honored not only Rose’s historic career, but also his deep connection to the city that raised him and supported him from the very beginning. A Chicago native from Englewood, Rose became a hometown hero when the Bulls selected him first overall in the 2008 NBA Draft. From his beginning season onward, he energized
Vivian Anderson Jackson: A Life of Vision and Value
By Kristopher Jackson Vivian Anderson Jackson has built her life on a simple but profound principle: service is not optional — it is necessary. A native of Georgia, she has spent more than four decades transforming communities across Ohio through health advocacy, education, and unwavering leadership. Her journey, marked by resilience, compassion, and conviction, reflects a legacy of lifting others as she climbs. Jackson earned her Bachelor of Arts in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from Norfolk State University, with a minor in psychology. Determined to expand her expertise,
Arden’s Garden Extends a Healthy Hand in Atlanta’s Black Communities
Arden’s Garden, Atlanta’s popular health food retailer, also known as the city’s first juice bar, is expanding its presence and high nutrition offerings into an economically diverse range of communities throughout metropolitan Atlanta. The 30-year-old company which began in founder Arden Zinn’s kitchen opened its 18th and 19th locations in Atlanta recently in the Cascade Heights area and in the heart of the Benteen Park neighborhood—right off Boulevard. Leslie Zinn, Arden’s Garden CEO and president said the company’s approach offsetting health and nutrition deficits in less affluent and
The Power of Yes: Turning Opportunity into a Lifetime of Leadership
Photo by Paul Williams III By Loan C. Lake When opportunity knocks, Gracie Pendergrass Coleman says yes. That fearless approach — paired with confidence in her own expertise — opened doors throughout her decades-long career in executive leadership. Born in Chester, SC, and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, Coleman describes her success as a mixture of serendipity and a strong belief in herself — one that was reinforced by her upbringing. “My parents were teenagers [when they had me], and I’m astounded at how wise they were. My father and
Art as Legacy: From Charlotte Walls to Museum Halls
Photo By Tyrus Ortega Gaines By Loán C. Lake Renowned artist Tommie Robinson has been drawing and painting for most of his life. His unassuming nature belies the fact that his work is seen all around Charlotte, including a commissioned portrait that hangs in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse today. Robinson has called Charlotte home since relocating from Lumberton, North Carolina at age seven or eight, around the time that he discovered his love for art. After the death of his father, his mother gave him permission to sketch and paint
Power of Mentoring: Carl D. West on Mentorship, Community, and Guiding the Next Generation
Carl West, a publisher, editor, CEO, father, and mentor. His story shows what’s possible when a young person has guidance, accountability, and a community that refuses to give up. His experiences are central to his book, The Power of Mentoring, and drive his ongoing efforts to help the next generation avoid the challenges he once faced. Carl West shares a personal reflection on coming of age in the Southside Growing up on the Southside of Chicago and graduating from CVS High School, West saw early on how a young life
Clarinda Barnett-Harrison Becomes First Woman CEO of Detroit Wayne Joint Building Authority
Detroit Wayne Joint Building Authority has a new leader — and a first. Board commissioners have appointed Clarinda Barnett-Harrison as chief executive officer, making her the first woman to hold the top job at the Detroit Wayne Joint Building Authority, the public body responsible for stewardship of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. In the role, Barnett-Harrison will work with the Authority’s Board of Commissioners and oversee facilities management and capital improvement programs tied to the municipal center. The building houses major public functions for Detroiters and Wayne County
The Ke’nekt Founder Kiyomi Rollins Shares Insights on Southwest Atlanta’s Entrepreneurial Scene
New Partnership With Pittsburgh Yards Built on Aligned Missions Atlanta is widely regarded as fertile ground for business start-ups, supported by a robust ecosystem that actively champions minority- and women-owned enterprises. The region has become a destination for aspiring entrepreneurs and established small businesses seeking access to resources and innovative programs designed to combat financial inequities, build capacity, invest capital, and revitalize underserved communities. In an exclusive interview with Atlanta Daily World, Kiyomi Rollins, founder and CEO of The Ke’nekt Cooperative, shared insights into Atlanta’s entrepreneurial
Black Dean’s Demise at Harvard is Tied to Trump’s War on Equity
Harvard University now finds itself standing where politics, power, and punishment meet, as the removal of a Black dean unfolds alongside a renewed White House campaign aimed squarely at race, history, and who is allowed to speak plainly about both. Gregory Davis, a resident dean and African American studies scholar, was removed from his position after years-old social media posts were revived by far-right outlets and amplified during Donald Trump’s second presidency. Harvard confirmed Davis was no longer serving in the role and moved quickly to close the
Black Women Begin 2026 Making History As Mayors In Major U.S. Cities
Thursday, Jan. 1, marked a historic milestone for local governance as three Black women were sworn in as mayors of major cities. The five individuals in the image are Mary Sheffield, Joi Washington, Christal Watson, Dorcey Applyrs, and Sharon Owens, all of whom recently made history by being elected as mayors of their respective cities. In Detroit, Mary Sheffield, 38, took the oath of office in a private ceremony at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, becoming the city’s first woman and first Black woman mayor in its 324-year history. Sheffield, the daughter of civil rights activist and