Claressa Shields has spent her career making history in boxing rings around the world. On Aug. 15, the Flint native will step into another spotlight when she headlines a championship fight at Atlanta's State Farm Arena, carrying her undefeated record, world titles, and hometown pride into a new chapter of an already remarkable journey. Shields, 18-0 with three knockouts, will face Australia's Kaye Scott for the WBC and WBA...

Following this week's runoff elections, Georgia voters will see an unprecedented number of Black women seeking federal and statewide office this November, reflecting the continued growth of Black women’s political power across the state and solidifying Georgia’s role as a national battleground for democracy. With the field now officially set for November, Black women candidates have secured nominations for some of Georgia’s most influential offices, including Governor, Attorney General,...

Nationally recognized AI pioneer, former NASA engineer selected to lead nation’s top-ranked HBCU into next chapter of excellence and impact The Spelman College Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Dr. Ayanna Howard as the College’s 12th president. Dr. Howard, a renowned roboticist, entrepreneur, and higher education leader, will build upon Spelman’s legacy of academic excellence and leadership development while helping prepare future generations of Black women to...

The name Khafra is derived from an ancient African king—an Egyptian pharaoh credited with building the Giza Pyramid. His likeness was the inspiration for the face of the Great Sphinx. Valentino “Val” Bates, principal partner of Khafra Engineering Consultants Inc., is a standout figure in the civil engineering field. In an industry where less than 4% of civil engineers are Black, the firm is nationally known for leading major...

Why is the Annie E. Casey Foundation CEO and president so good at what she does? It’s simple - or at least she makes it look that way - she is innately adept and extraordinarily experienced in identifying and addressing issues for distressed populations. She has developed a razor-sharp understanding of the needs of young people and how to develop and hone strategies to address the challenges. In short,...

Concessions International, LLC (CI) announces Julian Thomas will serve as its Chief Information Technology Officer, inclusive of serving in the same position for Russell Family Enterprises and all of the other entities that fall under it. Thomas will lead enterprise technology strategy, security, and systems alignment, while managing IT operations across the organization and helping advance secure, scalable solutions that support day-to-day operations and long-term growth. Thomas brings more...