Sharon Gamblin expressed her heartfelt gratitude as she received the Sisters with Superpowers award from Rolling Out and the Steed Society, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration in her journey. A proud retiree from AT&T, Gamblin now thrives as
In a powerful speech that resonated with the audience’s strength and beauty, Natalie King, CEO of Dunamis Charge and Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, accepted an award from Rolling Out and the Steed Society. King, a Detroit native and the first
Marla D. Thrower expressed heartfelt gratitude as she joined a remarkable group of women, reflecting on her journey of hard work and dedication. As the matriarch of the Thrower Organization and CFO of several McDonald’s locations in Southeastern Michigan, she
LaShawn delivered an inspiring speech that resonated with the audience as she expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to uplift her community. She emphasized the importance of giving back, encouraging women who share her background to follow suit, as someone
In a stirring address, K.C. Wilbourn Snapp, a turnaround specialist and advocate for marginalized communities, redefines the concept of superpowers through her personal journey of resilience and faith. Snapp, a Spelman College graduate and Ph.D. candidate, candidly shares her experiences
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell recently expressed her gratitude while accepting a distinguished honor, thanking her family, including her husband Cranston Young, her children Morgan and Cranston II, and her mother Edna Bell. She acknowledged the challenges of balancing
A proud Detroit native, Marja Farrow has a vision for her community. She is an experienced leader, administrator and skilled in community and economic development, grant writing and management, planning, collaboration building, community engagement and public policy. An ordained minister, Farrow
Dina Harris is a phenomenal story — a woman who picked herself up from a very low credit score, learned how credit could work for her, instead of against her, and became the founder and Chief Executive Officer of National
Krysta Pate is the founder and CEO of The Ownership Initiative, a mission-based advisory firm working to improve Detroiters’ access to homeownership. She says her biggest advice for Black Detroiters interested in purchasing a home is to stop dismissing homeownership as
Theodore Lipscomb Sr. spent 12 years as a Milwaukee County Supervisor, before becoming executive director of LISC Milwaukee. He came in the door with a goal: to build on the organization’s $184 million portfolio of community development support throughout the
In the midst of an intense political season, one sentiment rings clear: Black men are tired of being unfairly blamed. Despite their overwhelming support for Kamala Harris, a candidate they’ve backed through every stage of her career, they continue to
In an interview with Munson Steed, renowned radio personality Rickey Smiley passionately addressed the controversial issue of Black men’s reluctance to support Vice President Kamala Harris. Smiley, known for his outspoken nature and commitment to social justice, didn’t mince words
Marisa Hall, a Los Angeles native and health care executive with over two decades of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry, has transformed her personal battle with breast cancer into a powerful platform for advocacy and change. As a two-time
Eddy Carrington brings over a decade of experience in property development to Flux City, particularly within Detroit. He has consistently demonstrated his ability to execute significant real estate projects, overseeing them from conception to completion. He oversees Flux City’s long-term
With a heart of service, Dominique Ellis is invested in serving the underinvested and building inclusive communities. As Senior Program Officer of the LISC Atlanta office, she is responsible for managing wealth building programs and expanding two new initiatives: state
Following a career on Wall Street, David Alade co-founded Century Partners in Detroit to develop high quality, accessible housing options within the city’s neighborhoods. Since 2015, Century Partners has led the rehabilitation of over 150 units of housing and currently
Kandis Williams has more than 25 years of community and economic development experience, and most recently was the Vice President for Economic Opportunity with Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, a community development intermediary in Cleveland, Ohio. In this capacity, she supervised work
Rhonda Smith, a 16-year breast cancer survivor and Executive Director of the California Black Health Network, has dedicated her career to advancing health equity for Black Californians. With an MBA from the University of Virginia and a background in civil
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation and with Hurricane Milton looming, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has mobilized to assist affected communities. Michael Hart, a FEMA spokesperson, sat down with Munson Steed of Rolling Out to discuss the
Darlene McCoy Jackson, a prominent radio personality, was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2023. In this candid Q&A, she discusses her ongoing battle with the disease, emphasizing self-advocacy, faith, and holistic approaches to treatment. Jackson shares insights on coping
