Jessica Nabongo Ignites Inspiring Conversations at Coffee & Cadillacs
by AJ Williams A breakfast conversation at the Cadillac Lounge during the American Black Film Festival brought together cultural icons for a morning of inspiring discussions. Among the notable attendees was world traveler Jessica Nabongo, who had just returned from Paris after joining Cadillac for the OPTIQ reveal. The event, aptly titled “Coffee & Cadillacs: Lights, Camera, Action!” set the stage for a series of meaningful and thought-provoking dialogues. Jessica Nabongo: Embracing Positivity and Overcoming Fear Jessica Nabongo, celebrated for her adventurous spirit and cultural insights, captivated the audience with
Who’s Who In Black Charlotte Welcomes the Return of Prominent Leader Rhonda Caldwell
Charlotte, NC - Who's Who In Black Charlotte is excited to announce the return of THE event celebrating Black Excellence! This prestigious event will be held in September 2024. Who's Who In Black Charlotte is also excited to announce the return of Rhonda Caldwell, a distinguished leader in events, marketing, and journalism, as its Associate Publisher. Rhonda Caldwell, brings her extensive experience and a profound commitment to community enrichment back to the Who’s Who In Black Charlotte publication. Rhonda Caldwell, with over 10 years of experience, has been featured
Jenee Naylor once worked at Target. Now Target carries her clothing line
Meet Jeneé Naylor, a former Target employee, who has launched her own clothing line in the retail giant. Starting as a team member in 2012, she climbed the ranks to store director, and now her fashion line is part of Target’s Future Collective brand. “My career at Target taught me some invaluable lessons,” Jeneé said, according to Because of Them We Can. “I learned how to pay attention to the details, mastered the essential art of project management, and transformed into an impactful leader. I honed my ability to strategize
Global Business Summit Brings Ghana’s Ambassador to Detroit
Her Excellency, Ambassador Hajia Alima Mahama of Ghana, recently visited Detroit for a Global Business Summit. The event, themed “Discovering Ghana’s Golden Opportunities,” was organized by Detroit Equity Incorporated. Dr. Adrienne Booth Johnson and Attorney Joe Johnson, both of Infinity Global Connections, helped facilitate the event. The goal of the summit was to connect Detroit businesses with public and private entities in Ghana in need of goods and services. The event was the brainchild of Bishop Edgar Vann, CEO of Detroit Equity Inc., and Ambassador Mahama. The two
See the Black Leaders Shaping Cleveland in ‘Who’s Who In Black 2024’
Mayor Justin Bibb to Pen Introduction for "Who's Who In Black Cleveland" Mayor Justin Bibb has been selected to write the introduction for this year's edition of Who's Who In Black Cleveland. The annual publication, which celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of African American leaders in the Cleveland area, is known for its dedication to highlighting the city's vibrant and influential Black community. Since taking office, Mayor Bibb has been a transformative figure in Cleveland, bringing fresh energy and innovative ideas to the city's leadership. His focus on social
Rosalind Brewer, Will Packer Among New Limited Ownership Partners With Atlanta Falcons
Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman, today announced the addition of four new limited partners to the organization’s ownership group following approval from the NFL’s full ownership at league meetings in Nashville. The new limited partners, pending final closing of the agreements, are Rosalind Brewer, Dominique Dawes, Will Packer and Rashaun Williams. They join the current group of limited partners that includes Brian Barker, Ron Canakaris, Warrick Dunn, Doug Hertz, Alan Kestenbaum, Edward Mendel and Derek Smith. Brewer, Dawes, Packer and Williams have made their marks in corporate business,
Bears CEO Hosts Business Leadership Council Meeting at Soldier Field
The Business Leadership Council recently held its Q2 General Membership Meeting at the iconic Soldier Field. The event was hosted by the Chicago Bears and the team’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Warren. Attendees were treated to an enlightening conversation with Warren and World Business Chicago Board Vice-Chair Charles Smith, which yielded valuable insights on leadership and community engagement strategies. Chicago State University Zaldwaynaka (“Z”) Scott also highlighted the work at CSU and shared how members can advocate for and support the institution’s ongoing success. Here are some
H. J. Russell & Company Promotes Bryant Sharpe to Director of Preconstruction
Today, H. J. Russell & Company (Russell) announced the promotion of Bryant Sharpe from Senior Preconstruction Manager to Director of Preconstruction for the construction division. In his new role, Sharpe manages a team of preconstruction managers and estimators and is responsible for project planning, the preconstruction processes, estimating, value engineering, constructability reviews and developing client proposal packages. "I am excited to see Bryant move into this position as a longtime Russell employee," said Michael Swick, vice president of construction, Russell. "Bryant has demonstrated a strong understanding of estimating, logistics and scheduling. He has also implemented innovative
‘YapIt’ CEO Alvin Merrifield Develops New Social Media App and Atlanta’s Thriving Tech Scene
Alvin Merrifield understands what it means to disrupt. By blending his cultural background and experiences in two dominant industries, technology and finance, Merrifield seeks to bring a unique approach to the social media industry. With his new venture YapIt, Merrifield encompasses content sharing, monetization, and health in one app. Currently in its beta stage, YapIt seeks to change how users benefit from the content they share and time they use on social media. “We use social monetization versus just social media,” Merrifield expressed. “Social media was created solely as
Black Women Leaders In Maternal Morbidity Discuss Reversing the Crisis
As we celebrate Mother's Day, a day dedicated to honoring the love, sacrifice, and resilience of mothers everywhere, it's imperative that we acknowledge the crisis of increasing preventable deaths among Black mothers. Despite advances in modern medicine, Black women continue to experience alarming rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, highlighting deep-seated disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. The statistics are staggering. The tragic reality is that Black women in Michigan are dying at more than 2.2 times the rate of White women due to pregnancy-related causes and Black