Van Lathan is an established host and media personality from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, co-host of the Higher Learning podcast with Rachel Lindsay. Van’s passion for
Jeri Bingham, the founder of Black Introvert Week (Feb. 8-15), has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Cosmo UK, Color Magazine, and on WGN Radio Chicago. She is a
James Lindsay was able to mastermind a successful venture with Rap Snacks and make a difference in the life of the community with just a
Anthony E. Simpkins is president and CEO of Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago. Simpkins, a distinguished leader in Chicago’s affordable housing sector, brings a wealth
McWhorter believes in being your most authentic self and leads with joy so the people around her can do their jobs to the best of their ability
For over 25 years, Fawn Weaver has been a serial entrepreneur, harnessing her unique ability never to say no and avoid selling herself short. This
Being one of the most respected entertainment industry shakers in Atlanta, Vincent Searcy is quickly becoming a culture shifter. With his background as a basketball
All college students hope to set themselves up to have a bright future, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund is creating endless opportunities for scholars
Black Americans, especially young men and boys, account for the highest rates of deaths due to gun violence, according to the CDC. The Black community
Recognized as a trailblazer and thought leader, Aaron Walton’s focus on innovation and cultural engagement has transformed traditional marketing and advertising strategies. As the CEO
Charles Henderson is the CEO of the American Diabetes Association. Henderson joined the ADA in January 2020 after spending more than 24 years in the
Lightship Capital, led by general partner Brian Brackeen and his wife and cofounder Candice Matthews Brackeen, is a venture capital fund based in Cincinnati. Their
Cary Wheelous is allowing Black media to have a voice by building a complete ecosystem for Black Media via Hayti
Community leader and entrepreneur Houston White is a creative visionary who brings people, cultures and communities together to elevate one another. Houston is invested in
Lisa Hamilton is a nonprofit executive and attorney with over 25 years of experience in philanthropy, community, and public policy. Hamilton also holds the title
Luxury shoe wear designer Charles Hawkins is the founder of Hawk & Sole, LLC, a Chicago-based sneaker startup. The DePaul University graduate led a successful 30-year
Press play above to watch CEO-to-CEO with rolling out CEO Munson Steed and INROADS Inc. president and CEO Forest Harper Jr. Forest Harper Jr. is the
An introvert advocate, strategist and founder of the award-winning WGN radio podcast “HushLoudly,” Jeri Bingham is dedicated to amplifying the voices of introverts. She is
Captain Omar Brock, the founder of the Brock Foundation, discovered his passion for flying later in life. While training as a flight attendant for Delta
Maurice Jones was appointed CEO of OneTen in March 2021. OneTen is a coalition of leading chief executives and their companies who are coming together
