Atlanta Business League Hall of Fame Recipient Andrella Kenner Soars to New Heights With CI2 Aviation Inc.
Ms. Andrella Kenner is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of CI2 Aviation Inc., an award-winning Aerospace, Engineering, and Information Technology provider, delivering a full range of aviation, technology, management, and administrative support services to a global audience of public and private agencies. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with multiple offices throughout the U.S., CI2 Aviation is the nation’s only minority-owned, woman-owned business engaged in the provisioning of Air Traffic Control Tower services to the Federal Government. Kenner has over 38 years of comprehensive senior
Juliana Stratton Secures Key Endorsement from Illinois Governor in U.S. Senate Bid
Standing on the South Side of Chicago, where she was born, raised, and still resides, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton made it official: she’s running to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin — and she’s doing so with two major endorsements already in hand. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker formally endorsed Stratton's Senate candidacy at a rally on Friday. Speaking of Stratton as "one of Illinois’ fiercest fighters for working families," Pritzker cited Stratton's integrity, pragmatism, and dedication. “At this perilous moment in Washington, Juliana’s fighting spirit and dedication to
Mercer University to Confer Honorary Degree to Zelma Redding
Mercer University will confer an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree to Zelma Redding, Macon civic leader, entrepreneur, founder and president of the Otis Redding Foundation. After Otis Redding’s passing in 1967, as a young mother raising three small children, Zelma Redding earned her high school equivalency degree, enrolled in business classes and mastered the music business while keeping her husband’s legacy in the forefront. She eventually opened multiple successful businesses. “I am deeply honored and would like to thank President Underwood and the Trustees for presenting me this amazing
‘You Must Speak Truth to Power’: A candid conversation with Ben Crump
Attorney Ben Crump outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Photo Credit: Lorie Shaull). By James Bridgeforth, Ph.D. and Alexander Efird, Special to The Chicago Defender Introduction: The Battle for Justice Has a Voice — And It’s Ben Crump In a nation teetering on the edge of moral confusion and political regression, there are few voices who thunder with the clarity, conviction, and courage of Attorney Ben Crump. Called “Black America’s Attorney General,” Crump has carved out a legacy not just in courtrooms, but in the collective conscience of
Georgia State Senator Jason Esteves Launches Campaign for Governor of Georgia [Video]
On Tuesday, April 22, Georgia State Senator Jason Esteves (D) launched his campaign to become the next Governor of Georgia. Before representing Georgia families in the State Senate, Sen. Jason Esteves worked as a public school teacher and later served on the Board of Education for Atlanta Public Schools for nearly a decade, leading the board as chair for four years. Under his leadership, Atlanta Public Schools achieved record-breaking graduation rates and provided over $100 million in staff pay increases and stipends. In the State Senate, Jason led
Chicago State Names Bobby Rome II as First-Ever Head Football Coach
Chicago State University makes history by appointing Bobby Rome II as its first head football coach (Photo Credit: Lanette Warbington). In a bold and historic move, Chicago State University has officially entered the world of Division I football. The university named Bobby Rome II as the first head coach in program history, signaling its commitment to bringing NCAA Division I football to the city. Rome, fresh off a nomination for HBCU Coach of the Year in 2024, brings a track record of high performance and program-building experience that CSU
Fatima ‘TNT’ Lister of the Harlem Globetrotters Elevating Women in Sports
"The representation is what's most important, specifically having women in spaces where they might not be in normally." — Fatima "TNT" Lister, Harlem Globetrotters One thing we've learned this month specifically is that the world would be a very dull place to live in without the continuing influence of women from all walks of life. The mere sight of witnessing ladies dominate in areas not seen before can be life-changing for many, especially when it's a woman of color at the forefront. For nearly 100 years, the world-renowned exhibition
Todd McDonald Named Chairman of the National Bankers Association
Liberty Bank and Trust proudly announces that its President, Todd McDonald, has been sworn in as the new Chairman of the National Bankers Association (NBA), succeeding Robert E. James II, President and CEO of Carver Financial Corporation. This marks another significant leadership transition for the NBA as it continues its mission of protecting and expanding inclusive banking across the nation. Both McDonald and James represent a continuation of a remarkable legacy, following in the footsteps of their fathers, Alden J. McDonald, Jr. and Robert E. James, who also served as
April Ryan Joins Black Press USA as Washington Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent
By BlackPressUSA The Black Press is the trusted news and information source for millions of Americans and is bringing on news trailblazer, April Ryan. This is April Ryan’s 6th Presidency, having covered five Presidents as a White House Correspondent and Bureau Chief. “April Ryan has exemplified the best of outstanding journalism for decades at the White House for news companies across the nation and world. We are so proud to announce that April Ryan will now be the Washington Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent for Black Press
Shayla D. Favor Delivers on Promises to Better Quality of Life for Columbus, Ohio Residents
Columbus City Councilmember Shayla D. Favor has been serving on the City Council since she was appointed to fill an unexpired term on January 14, 2019. She was elected to a full term in November 2019 and re-elected in November 2023, where she received more votes than any candidate on the ballot in Columbus. Most recently Favor has been named a Real Times Media Who's Who In Black notable for her work on behalf of the residents of Columbus Ohio. "On behalf of the Who's Who In Black