Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey Defeated But Not Beaten: ‘We Shattered The Glass Ceiling’
A whirlwind of emotions swept through the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers' building on Pittsburgh's South Side on last Tuesday, as the city's first Black mayor approached the podium to deliver a speech following the Democratic primary for mayor. DJ Selecta had people dancing. People's plates were full of food. Hugs were abundant. Oftentimes, in the Black community, people know how to have a good time, whether or not the times are actually good. It's how it is being a minority in the U.S., an oppressed one at that, especially
Vincent Phillips, Esq. Founding Partner, Arrington and Phillips, LLP Recognized as Top Entertainment Lawyer
Recognized nationally as one of the most influential attorneys in entertainment and culture, Vincent “Vince” Phillips is a trailblazing attorney, music executive, prolific business strategist, genre-transforming global brand creator, and social anthropologist. With a career spanning more than two decades, Atlanta native Vince Phillips is a Founding Partner at Arrington and Phillips, LLP, specializing in entertainment law. Acknowledged as a Billboard Top Music Lawyer for several years. Vince is one of the music industry’s most accomplished and sought-after attorneys, representing artists and producing cultural phenomena that changed the
Opportunity Resource Fund Names Byna Elliott as New CEO
Underneath the weight of inequity, Christine Coady Narayanan built a vessel that carried thousands of Michiganders toward ownership, dignity, and possibility. That vessel is Opportunity Resource Fund—a community-rooted institution that’s leveraged over $300 million to uplift people who’ve been told “no” by traditional lenders. This year marks 40 years of that work—and with it, a shift that echoes the heartbeat of Detroit’s legacy of reinvention. After more than three decades of leading the charge for capital justice, Narayanan is preparing to step down. In her place, a new
J. Russell & Company Welcomes Kevin Johnson as Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Enablement
H. J. Russell & Company announces Kevin Johnson as its Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Enablement. In this executive leadership role, Johnson leads the company’s marketing and brand strategy, reporting directly to Michael B. Russell, CEO, Russell. With more than 20 years of experience in creative marketing leadership across construction and economic development sectors, Johnson brings a unique blend of innovation, analytics, and storytelling to this position. Johnson is responsible for managing and guiding all aspects of Russell’s marketing and communications strategy, focusing on enhancing brand visibility,
Arlynn Dailey Tapped for Michigan’s First Dietetics and Nutrition Board, Bridging Health Innovation and Community in Detroit
Michigan State University’s Arlynn Dailey has been named to the newly established Michigan Board of Dietetics and Nutrition, a state body tasked with setting licensing standards for dietitian nutritionists. Appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Dailey will serve a term through June 2029, helping shape the future of nutritional practice across the state. As the community engagement and outreach administrator for Michigan State University’s Health Sciences and the College of Human Medicine in Detroit, Dailey bridges the university and the community. Her work is focused on building genuine relationships
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
John Conyers III Reclaims a Legacy Rooted in Detroit, Justice, and Generational Truth
The weight of legacy doesn’t always show up in speeches or statues. Sometimes, it breathes through the pages of a son’s testimony—a man raised in the echoes of a movement, shaped by a house where history gathered on hardwood floors and change strategized at the kitchen table. "My Father’s House," penned by John Conyers III, is not just a recount of political milestones. It is a deeply personal ledger of love, absence, inheritance, and the complexity of growing up within the orbit of a civil rights legend. John
Dr. Edda Fields-Black wins Pulitzer Prize for History
Project Edda Fields-Black (Photo Courtesy Carnegie Mellon University) Dr. Edda Fields-Black was just minding her own business, in the airport in Monterrey, California, preparing to board a flight on Monday, May 5, when she got the call. “It was a very pleasant shock,” Dr. Fields-Black told the New Pittsburgh Courier. “I was elated. Absolutely elated.” It’s not often that you get a call stating that you’ve won a Pulitzer Prize. But Dr. Fields-Black got the call. The Pulitzer Prize is considered the highest award in journalism, arts and letters. The year 2025
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
Calvin Jordan Sworn In for Second Term as Rich Township Supervisor Amid Historic Community Celebration
Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan (Photo Provided). A capacity crowd of State elected officials, Cook County elected officials, locally elected officials, civic leaders, and residents are expected to witness the historic swearing-in of Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan as he prepares for his second term of office. On April 1, Supervisor Jordan was overwhelmingly re-elected to a second term of office by nearly 80% of the vote. In fact, Jordan’s entire slate of current Township Trustees, the Township Clerk, and Constitutional Officers were also re-elected to their respective offices. "As