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,...
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American Roads Welcomes Regine Beauboeuf as New CEO
American Roads has appointed Regine Beauboeuf, PE, as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a new era for the company as it builds upon its legacy of infrastructure excellence. Beauboeuf succeeds Neal Belitsky, who retires after nearly 27 years of transformative leadership. With an impressive 39-year career managing complex transportation infrastructure projects, Beauboeuf brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice...
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Atlanta Businesswoman Donata Russell Ross, Daughter of HJ Russell Receives Special Honors for Leadership and Excellence
Atlanta-based entrepreneur, Donata Russell Ross has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry with her induction into the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau's Hospitality Hall of Fame. As CEO of Concessions International, LLC, a minority-owned company known for providing food and beverage services in airports, she has demonstrated remarkable resilience through various challenges, including the aftermath of 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Russell Ross has an...
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Sherina Maye Edwards, Advocate for Academics, Named Chair of 25th Annual UNCF Gala in Chicago
Sherina Maye Edwards has been named Gala Chair of the “25th Annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala, which will be held on June 14, 2025, at the Geraghty in Chicago. For the 25th anniversary, the “A Mind Is…” Gala will be a flashback to its original theme, a Black & White Ball. “As an alum of two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Spelman College and Howard University School...
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Developer Charles Dickerson Marks Milestone with Completion of Affordable Housing Project in Detroit
Detroit Deputy Mayor Melia Howard and Detroit City Council members recently joined developer Charles Dickerson III to celebrate the opening of “The Beauton,” a $7.3 million mixed-use affordable housing project that brings 29 new units to the North End neighborhood. The Beauton promises to help strengthen the community by addressing housing shortages, boosting the local economy, and revitalizing the area with its vibrant, inclusive design. Charles Dickerson, whose company...
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Beauty Genie Founder Ebony Karim Uses Tech to Bring Black Haircare to HBCUs
Ebony Karim, CEO and founder of innovative hair care delivery system, The Beauty Genie is expanding the business and improving access to Black hair care products to Black students in hair care deserts across the country. The Chicago State University graduate recently partnered with Rahya Kelley, a student at Olivet College in Michigan to bring hair care vending machines to Black and Brown consumers in the region. As students...
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