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
Award-winning Columnist Karen Attiah Fired at ‘The Washington Post’
According to Attiah, she was the last full-time Black opinion columnist at 'The Post,' where she was employed for 11 years. Other Black Washington Post staffers in senior positions who have recently departed, via the recent buyout round, include Monica Norton and Krissah Thompson. - Jason Roberts By Lauren Burke Washington Post opinion editor Karen Attiah posted on her Substack, The Golden Hour, that she was fired last week by The Washington Post. According to Attiah, she was the last full-time Black opinion columnist at The Post, where she
Meet Alderman Ronnie Mosley of Chicago’s 21st Ward
Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley Alderman of the 21st Ward—Chicago’s largest ward—and at just 35 is the youngest elected member of the council. A native son of the area he now represents, Alderman Mosley brings both a deep personal connection and a wealth of experience in policy organizing and civic engagement to City Hall. During his run for the Alderman seat, Mosley received the coveted endorsement from Governor JB Pritzker. Pritzker’s support came amid a significant surge in endorsements and ward support for Mosley, who has received the stamp
AFL-CIO Secy-Treasurer Fred Redmond: Black Workers Being ‘Played’ by Trump’s Economic Games
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Fred Redmond, the highest-ranking African American in the history of the American labor movement, is sounding the alarm on what he calls a full-scale assault on Black workers under President Donald Trump’s second term. “Black unemployment has now surged—more than double the national average,” Redmond told Black Press USA. “For Black women in particular, it’s reached its highest level since 2021, and that’s likely to grow.” Today, Redmond’s first op-ed for BlackPressUSA.com as a new regular contributor was published: “Trump Didn’t Just Fail
Political Powerhouses RaShon Young, LaVon Bracy Davis Win Special Elections
Florida Democrats scored decisive victories in two special elections on Tuesday (September 2), signaling growing opposition to Republican leadership. According to the Orlando Sentinel, RaShon Young and LaVon Bracy Davis both won their races for the Florida House and Senate, respectively. Young, a legislative staffer and former NASA engineer, won House District 40 with 75 percent of the vote. Bracy Davis, who previously held the House seat, won Senate District 15 with 73 percent of the vote. Both Democrats surpassed the share won by 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in their respective districts. On Tuesday, Bracy Davis,