Detroit native Andre L. Johnson is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Recovery Project, a multi-service nonprofit that provides a wide spectrum of support
Atlanta native Derek Watkins, aka Fonzworth Bentley, is a musician, fashion icon, author, influencer and host. After graduating from Morehouse College, he worked at the Ralph Lauren
Throughout his early 20s, Demetrius Nash was known as a notorious drug dealer in the Chicagoland area. That lifestyle caught up with him at age
The Rev. Charles Christian Adams served as the presiding pastor at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church for 11 years before becoming a co-pastor of the congregation
Father and community advocate Robert Shakhan is a recovery coach for the Detroit Recovery Project Inc. His passion is bringing healing to people who have experienced
Kevin Johnson holds a Ph.D. in medical sociology, a master’s degree in family sociology and a bachelor of science degree in public affairs. He is
In 2015, LeShonda Martin found herself married to professional football player Sherrod Martin, living in a new city and searching for a sisterhood that at
Adrienne Alexander, founder of the IPY Agency LLC, is committed to the growth and progress of the Atlanta community. Her team has formed the Make
It’s Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate all the amazing accomplishments that women have made in the past, are currently in the process of
Four hundred and fifty women descended upon the inaugural Millionairess’ Conference hosted by founder and health and wealth expert, Dr. Jewel Tankard. The exuberant crowd
Today was the kick off for rolling out‘s inaugural conference, Rolling Out Innovation Digital Entertainment (RIDE). This weekend, Sept. 22-23, guests can expect an agenda
Jerome Monroe, community development specialist for the Microsoft Lenox store in Atlanta has one job: “Build relationships with local community groups such as schools, Chamber
Calling all photographers, with varying levels of experience in the metro Detroit area! If you’re a photographer, and you can benefit from the teachings of
Sylvia Jordan lost her son Jared to cancer when he was only 31 years young, and while she was in the midst of planning her second
At Harlem’s Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture, the 7th annual Blogging While Brown conference gathered bloggers of color from around the United States for the purpose of connecting and educating those in attendance in regards to how to maximize their online space.
Attorney General Eric Holder was the special guest speaker on the opening day of Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network Conference in New York City. After a few words from Rev. Sharpton, Holder spoke to the attendees about social responsibility and emphasized the work that NAN has done in the community and throughout the country in the name of justice.
Almost 20 years ago Dr. Teresa Hairston started the Gospel Heritage Praise & Worship Conference as a way to allow attendees to feel empowered through
Your 2014 guide to African American conferences and conventions: January-March National Society of Black Engineers 40th Annual National Convention Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
General Colin Powell was just the right speaker to close out the 7th Annual Conference for African American Financial Professionals. He was very humorous while sharing
