Atlanta Education Innovator Dr. Lisa HerringTakes Helm as New Leaders CEO
New Leaders, a national nonprofit advancing educational excellence by preparing and supporting transformational educators, recently announced the appointment of Dr. Lisa Herring as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Herring brings more than 25 years of experience leading at every level of the education system, from classroom teacher to district superintendent to president of a national innovation hub. As Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, she led systemwide initiatives to accelerate learning recovery, expand college and career pathways, and deepen employer collaborations. Under her leadership, the district achieved the highest graduation rate in its
Kala Gibson, Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at Fifth Third, will be the Foreword Writer for the Who’s Who In Black Cincinnati, 10th edition. This edition’s networking reception and book reveal will be held on December 10, 2025. “I am excited to introduce readers to the next edition of Who’s Who In Black Cincinnati,” said Gibson. “The individuals who will be featured are exceptional, generational leaders whose journeys to excellence help make our community a better place to live, work and play. "I’m also thrilled to support the book’s
Detroit Economic Opportunity Director Justin Onwenu, Launches Bid for State Senate Seat
Detroit entrepreneurship and economic opportunity director Justin Onwenu launched a bid for state Senate in a seat in the redrawn 1st Senate District that could see a competitive Democratic primary election. In an announcement video released Thursday, Onwenu asks whether Michigan politics is worse than D.C., highlighting the chaotic lame duck session last year in which Democrats were blocked from accomplishing legislation that would have benefited Detroit residents the most. "I do think that the lame duck session, which is the first time that all three of our branches
Michigan Chronicle Honors 2025 Class of 40 Under 40 Leaders in Detroit
Detroit’s story has always been written by its people—those who build, heal, teach, innovate, and lead with conviction. The Michigan Chronicle’s 13th annual 40 Under 40 Awards carries that same energy, reminding the city and all of Southeast Michigan that leadership does not only rest in boardrooms or at podiums, but in classrooms, hospitals, courtrooms, churches, union halls, and every corner where vision meets action. Now in its 13th year, the program continues to honor African American professionals whose work inspires, disrupts, and uplifts. They are selected
Phi Beta Sigma Appoints Dr. Arthur R. Davis as 1st Vice Regional Director of Great Lakes Region
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, under the leadership of Great Lakes Regional Director, Dr. Willie C. Howard Garrett, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Arthur R. Davis as the Regional First Vice Director of the Great Lakes Region. A distinguished leader, educator, and community advocate, Dr. Davis brings decades of experience in public service, education, and organizational leadership to this pivotal role. A proud Chicago native, Dr. Davis has dedicated his career to advancing the principles of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service. He serves as a professor, a Chicago
Lisa Sylvester — Leader, Mentor and Face of WPXI-TV Weekday News in Pittsburgh
LISA SYLVESTER OF WPXI-TV. (PHOTO BY CHIEF IKHANA-HAL-MAKINA) A mass shooting. A massive fire. An abduction. A storm that knocks out power to 300,000 residents. WPXI-TV's Lisa Sylvester delivers the news to Pittsburgh-area viewers in somehow, a calm but upbeat manner. She delivers the news in a way that never overwhelms her, allowing the audience to remain relaxed even in the most tense of news situations. Sylvester is the unquestioned "face" of Channel 11, especially with longtime anchor David Johnson's retirement in December 2024. In 2013, Sylvester came to Pittsburgh, teamed
InCommunity Honors Brenda Gates as 2025 Direct Support Professional of the Year
InCommunity has announced Brenda Gates as the 2025 Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Year, recognizing her dedication, compassion, and commitment to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Gates journey in caregiving began in 1986 when she worked as a housekeeper in a nursing home. Inspired by her natural ability to connect with and care for others, she earned Certified Nursing Assistant certification and transitioned into hands-on support roles. By 1988, she was working in private homes, beginning what would become a nearly four-decade career serving vulnerable
Tamira Chapman Launches Storehouse Voices™ to Amplify Black Voices
The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, has announced a powerful new collaboration with Tamira Chapman’s Storehouse In A Box (SIAB) to launch Storehouse Voices™, a bold new imprint focused on elevating Black voices in the literary world. Aimed at bridging the representation gap in publishing, Storehouse Voices promises to become a cultural touchstone, amplifying the diverse stories and rich history of the Black experience. Tamira Chapman, an award-winning entrepreneur and philanthropist from Detroit, is the driving force behind the imprint. As the founder and
John Hope Bryant, Founder and CEO of Operation HOPE Champions AI Literacy and The Future of Work
John Hope Bryant's vision of creating a whole new approach to community uplift, rooted in economic empowerment, combating financial illiteracy, restoring dignity, offering redemption, and addressing the critical issues facing corporations and financial institutions today, has driven his world-renowned organization Operation HOPE since its inception. His life work has been to help realize equity of opportunity for all; to equip people in underserved communities with the financial tools and training needed to take ownership of their lives and create a secure financial future. John’s entrepreneurial journey began with the
NBA Star Tobias Harris Launches $4 Million Homeownership Initiative for Detroit Families
Detroit has long been a battleground for housing. Generations of Black families built neighborhoods brick by brick, only to see them stripped through redlining, foreclosures, and speculative investment. What’s left is a city where renters often outnumber homeowners, mortgage denials remain disproportionately high, and the chance to own a home feels out of reach for many working people. The scars of the foreclosure crisis still show up on blocks across the city, where empty lots and boarded houses sit as reminders of broken systems. At the same