Carlos Carter, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Leaving Position to Explore Opportunities
There is a vacancy at the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. A big one. The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned exclusively that Carlos T. Carter is no longer the President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. The Courier has learned that Carter’s final day was May 13. The Courier reported the hoopla around Carter becoming President and CEO of the iconic organization on Nov. 10, 2021. He took over for the Urban League mainstay, Esther Bush, who was the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO
Meet Opal Lee — The Woman Who Fought To Make Juneteenth A US Holiday
On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law officially making Juneteenth a federal holiday. The push to get the historic day recognized at the federal level had been decades in the making, and 94-year-old Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” had championed efforts for years. Lee told NPR that the wait for Juneteenth being a US holiday has been 155 years 11 months and 28 days in the making. “And now we can all finally celebrate. The whole country together,” Lee said after the House passed a bill officially establishing
Regenia Sanders, Consultant to Fortune 500 and Pivate Equity Portfolios Delivers on Global Programs
Regenia leads the EY US-Central Supply Chain practice and serves as the Atlanta Office Managing Partner. She has 22 years of experience driving supply chain assessment and transformation projects, spanning sourcing, procurement and planning to fulfillment for Fortune 500 and private equity portfolio companies. Sanders is an executive with over 25 years of business transformation and consulting experience with Fortune 500 and Private Equity portfolio companies across multiple sectors, including Communications & High Tech, Retail and Utilities, but primarily focused in the Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing sector. Her area of specialty has been
COO Malik Nevels Reflects on Legacy, Leadership and Purpose as Men of Excellence Honoree
For this Chicago Defender Men of Excellence award recipient, the honor is more than a career achievement. It's an acknowledgment of the individuals, locations and principles who shaped him. “Being named a Chicago Defender Men of Excellence honoree is a profound honor. It’s a recognition not only of personal achievement but of the collective work of mentors, colleagues, and communities that have shaped and supported me along the way.," said Malik S. Nevels, chief operating officer of Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC). "It's a validation of individual
Nayanna Ferguson Moves Spirits with Black-owned Tequila Brand
The tequila craze that’s been gripping the country for the past couple of decades shows no sign of tapering off anytime soon, and in fact, indicators point to an uptick in the consumption of distilled spirits derived from the blue agave plant. And as producers and distributors are experiencing remarkable growth in local and international markets, and the “shot, shot, shot,” chant continues to ring out in college bars and reputable restaurants alike, Black distillers are shifting the tides of tequila consumption. Mexico is the birthplace of tequila,
NFL’s Joique Bell Launches Free Summer Program at Wayne State to Empower Detroit Middle Schoolers Through Academics, Sports, and Mentorship
Born in Benton Harbor, "Detroit Made" former NFL running back for the Detroit Lions Joique Bell is taking his commitment to the city’s youth to the next level this summer, launching a five-week academic and athletic enrichment program designed to empower middle school students through a mix of STEAM learning, sports, mentorship, and real-world career exposure. Set to run from June 23 through July 29 at Wayne State University, the alma mater of Joique Bell, the Joique Bell Charity Summer Enrichment Program is completely free and open to
Women In Charge: Roz Clark Brings the Gift of Transformation to Women Who Want More
At a time when too many Americans are grappling with social uncertainty and the impact of declining resources for women’s health and fading support for advancing women in the workplace, Roz Clark is doubling down on her commitment to transforming the landscape and shoring up her efforts to empower women. Clark, a skilled communicator, proficient problem solver and sought-after life coach, uses her expertise to teach women to overcome obstacles and grow their capacities to experience and enjoy meaningful, productive and prosperous lives. “Here’s the thing, none of us
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
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
Trailblazer and Former Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman Remembered for History Making Moves
By Zenitha Prince AFRO Contributing Editor Pioneering civil servant and advocate Alexis Herman, who served as the 23rd and first African American Secretary of Labor, died April 25. She was 77. Herman achieved the historical first when then-President Bill Clinton nominated her for the Cabinet position at the beginning of his second term in the White House. “Hillary and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Alexis Herman, our friend of nearly fifty years. Alexis was gifted in so many ways. She was a skillful and creative administrator who, at