Ryan Wilson, Lakeysha Hallmon Host Economic Freedom Talks for Harris-Waltz Campaign
Just a few weeks ahead of the 2024 presidential showdown, as political and celebrity heavyweights make clear their support for a Harris administration, Ryan Wilson of the Gathering Spot, Lakeysha Hallmon, founder and CEO of the Village Market and Atlanta community organizer Scotty Smart spoke exclusively with the Atlanta Daily World regarding their involvement in a dynamic series of discussions spearheaded by the Harris-Walz ticket to focus on their plans for small and minority businesses. Wilson and Hallmon, co-organizers of the Economic Freedom Talks series provided Atlantans an
Incomparable Roger Humphries gets street named after him in Pittsburgh
In some online biographies of Roger Humphries, it states first that he is “an American jazz drummer.” “Just” an “American jazz drummer?” Ask the great sculptor Thaddeus Mosley, and he’ll tell you, “that’s the greatest drummer in the world.” Pittsburgh City Councilman Khari Mosley, son of Thaddeus Mosley, told the story on Sept. 27 to all in attendance where Arch Street meets East Jefferson Street, North Side, just off Federal Street. Khari Mosley’s father found out that Khari’s best friend was the nephew of Humphries, and when Humphries’ nephew said
Roz Lewis of Greater Women’s Business Council Demands Accountability
Roz Lewis is President and CEO of the Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC®), a regional partner organization of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC); past Chair of the WBENC Leadership Council and currently serves on the WBENC Board of Directors. Her day-to-day responsibilities include leading GWBC’s region of 1200+ certified women businesses in the states of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. She has received numerous awards and featured in articles related to supplier diversity and GWBC. Most notably WE USA Magazine, Forbes SE Magazine and The
An Exclusive Conversation With Garien Gatewood, Chicago Deputy Mayor of Community Safety
As the city explores alternatives, Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood shares the Johnson Administration’s vision for investing in people and improving first responder technology (Photo Credit: Chicago Mayor’s Office). With Chicago pulling the plug on ShotSpotter, what will replace it? The city recently opened bids from vendors offering alternative first responder technology to replace the acoustic gun detection technology. Chicago isn’t the first city to scrap ShotSpotter and resort to alternatives. For what life could look like post-ShotSpotter, one could look at cities like Seattle and Portland
Charlotte’s Kermit Waddell Promotes The Power of We
Hailing from a lineage of activists, Mr. Kermitt Waddell, Esq. has carved a remarkable legacy by embodying the philosophy that it Is not about “i ism” or “me ism,” but about “we-ism” and “us-ism.” His unwavering commitment to community-driven progress and inclusivity has left an indelible mark on his hometown of Charlotte. As a proud graduate of Second Ward High School, where his own uncle held the esteemed position of being the final principal, and a graduate of North Carolina Central Law School, Waddell’s path has been
Detroit Police Chief James White to Lead Detroit’s Largest Mental Health Organization as CEO of DWIHN
Detroit Police Chief James White is stepping into a pivotal new role, leading the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), Michigan’s largest mental health safety net organization. In a unanimous vote by the DWIHN board of directors, White was chosen over Michael Hunter, president of Team Wellness Center, to become the next CEO. His appointment, however, has sparked a range of reactions, with some expressing excitement about his leadership while others raise concerns over his past as Detroit’s police chief. White, who has served as the city’s top
Jeanie Hunter, Synergy President and CEO Honored by Atlanta Business League
With over 20 years of experience, Jeanie Hunter serves as the CEO and Co-founder of Synergy Development Partners, LLC an Atlanta-based general contracting company generating over 600 million in projects to date. Jeanie oversees, identifies, develops and implements internal strategies in the day-to-day operations that ensures resiliency and sustainability of the organization. Jeanie's leadership style is characterized by her ability to inspire and motivate her team, encouraging them to think creatively and push the boundaries of what is possible. She places great emphasis on fostering a positive work environment
Terri Sanders Transforms ‘Omaha Star;’ 87 Years of Black Women in News
In North Omaha, the legacy of The Omaha Star lives on, steadfast through decades of change and challenge. Since 1938, Nebraska’s only Black-owned newspaper has been a voice for the community, and now, under the leadership of Terri Sanders, it’s poised to become a national cultural landmark. “Paper’s been going 87 years. We have never missed a publication day. So, we can’t start with me,” Sanders said in a telephone conversation with NNPA Newswire. The mother of former vice-presidential advisor and MSNBC News journalist Symone D. Sanders-Townsend, Sanders
Rod Doss receives mayor’s ‘Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award’
It’s hard to say “New Pittsburgh Courier” without saying “Rod Doss.” When the “Pittsburgh Courier” became the “New Pittsburgh Courier” after John H. Sengstacke purchased the newspaper in 1966, the Courier’s offices, which originally were in the Hill District, soon settled on the South Side, at 315 East Carson Street, about a 10-minute walk from the Smithfield Street Bridge. The next year, 1967, saw a well-dressed, well-kept, twenty-something African American man walk into the office as the Courier’s newest advertising sales executive. Sixteen years later, in 1983, that same
Chicago’s Deputy Mayor of Community Safety, Garien Gatewood, Ending Overpolicing in Black and Brown Communities
ShotSpotter and Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood (Photo Credits: chicagojustice.org and Chicago Mayor’s Office). Chicago officially ended its contract with ShotSpotter, fulfilling Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign promise. Depending on who you talk to, ShotSpotter’s end either means that police response to shootings will be hindered, ultimately leading to an uptick in crime, or without it, Black and Brown communities won’t be overpoliced. The city is doing away with a technology whose effectiveness has been questioned. Mayor Johnson recently issued a request for information (RFI) for the city to