Black Dean’s Demise at Harvard is Tied to Trump’s War on Equity
Harvard University now finds itself standing where politics, power, and punishment meet, as the removal of a Black dean unfolds alongside a renewed White House campaign aimed squarely at race, history, and who is allowed to speak plainly about both. Gregory Davis, a resident dean and African American studies scholar, was removed from his position after years-old social media posts were revived by far-right outlets and amplified during Donald Trump’s second presidency. Harvard confirmed Davis was no longer serving in the role and moved quickly to close the
Coach Brennan Marion is on a Meteoric Rise
Greensburg native now offensive coordinator for Deion Sanders at Colorado Brennan Marion has been named the offensive coordinator for the University of Colorado football team by Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders. An offensive mastermind, Marion comes to the Buffaloes from Sacramento State, where he inherited a 3-9 Hornets team and led them to a 7-5 record his first year at the helm. According to a biography of Marion on the University of Colorado website, under Marion, Sacramento State averaged 33.8 points per game in 2025, ranking third in the Big Sky
Detroit Transportation Corporation Appoints Cliff Powell as New Transit Police Chief
The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC) has appointed Cliff Powell as the new Chief of Transit Police, a move that strengthens the city’s commitment to safety and community engagement within its growing transit system. With over 35 years of experience in law enforcement, including two decades with the Detroit Police Department, Powell’s leadership comes at a crucial time as the People Mover serves over one million passengers in 2025, contributing to the city’s efforts to revitalize and modernize its transportation network. Chief Powell’s extensive experience positions him well to manage
Renowned Detroit Artist J.R. Strozier Brings Community and Service to Life Through Art
By Jermaine Lytle, Contributing Writer Over the last decade, Detroit natives have had a front row seat to economic development that has transformed everything from pockets of real estate in the area to its buzzing art community. Among its natives are creative movers and shakers who are committed to playing an integral role in Detroit’s continued development, understanding the need for reciprocity and service to a place that has given so much to them. JeRon “J.R.” Strozier is one of those creatives. The Detroit-born father of four has built a multi-faceted career as an artist who paints, sculpts,
The Honorable U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty Receives Who’s Who In Black Columbus 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Who's Who in Black Columbus at a signature event on Nov. 20, 2025. The award recognizes her extensive career in public service and advocacy for Black communities. Who's Who In Black Columbus is part of the national Who's Who In Black series that celebrates Black excellence across America. Since 2013, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty has served as a powerful voice for Ohio’s 3rd Congressional District in Franklin County, which includes much of Columbus. On Capitol Hill, she has fought
Who’s Who in Black Dayton-Cincinnati Awards 2025 Lifetime Achievement Honors to Willis ‘Bing’ Davis
Internationally Renowned Artist of the African Diaspora, Educator, Community Activist Since the 1970s, Willis “Bing” Davis has created brilliant artwork in Dayton and beyond that reflects his spiritual feelings, visions, love, and appreciation for the storied culture and history of Africa and the entire African Diaspora. Whether teaching high school or college students or creating Afrocentric artwork and projects through his Dayton-based Willis Bing Davis Art Studio and EbonNia Gallery, Davis’ mission has been – and always will be - to create, exhibit, educate, promote, and preserve artwork
Meet Roxanne Brown, the first African American and the first woman President of the United Steelworkers
In a significant moment for the labor movement, Roxanne Brown, set to become the first African American woman elected as President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union, joins Make It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson. With the official transition happening in March, Brown’s ascent is more than just a personal achievement; it represents a shift in the labor movement’s leadership reflecting the demographics of today’s workforce. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she moved to New York at the age of two and was raised by what
Detroit Man’s Split-Second Instinct Turns into Heroic Moment for 6-Year-Old Girl
On the cold morning of Dec. 8, in Detroit, as most of the city eased into its beginning-week routines, 32-year-old Joshua Threatt was simply heading home from the store. He wasn’t looking to stand in the glare of national attention. He wasn’t planning to go viral. He was thinking about coffee, work, and the day ahead. But within minutes, those plans would be swept aside by a moment that demanded instinct, courage, and – perhaps most importantly – empathy. “It was just like God put me there at the right place at the right time,” Threatt recalled. His voice is steady retelling the story,
Detroit’s ‘Mr. Basketball’ Darius Acuff Jr. Returns Home to Host Free Camp
On Tuesday, Dec. 23, one of the country’s most exciting young basketball talents will return to his hometown to give back to the next generation of players. Darius Acuff Jr., a freshman guard for the Arkansas Razorbacks and one of the top players in the 2025 recruiting class, will lead a free basketball camp at the ACC Youth Center on Seven Mile Road. The event, open to local youth, offers an opportunity for campers to develop skills, learn fundamentals, and play the game alongside a rising star who
Gateway Medical Society Honors ‘Black Excellence in White Coats’
Adaoro Okigbo, second from left. (photos by Chief Ikhana-Hal-Makina) Gateway Medical Society, a not-for-profit organization with a seven-decade history as a health care advocate and health policy champion for the socio-economically challenged and underserved communities of greater Pittsburgh, held its "Black Excellence in White Coats Awards & Scholarship Gala," Oct. 25, 2025, at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, Downtown. FELICIA E. SNEAD, M.D., FASTRO This year, Felicia E. Snead, M.D., FASTRO, was the 2025 Oswald J. Nickens, M.D., Physician of the Year. Dr. Snead’s contributions to the field of radiation