Nov 7, 2022 | Democracy, Men
Jonathan Williamson comes from a long line of Georgia Democrats. Growing up, his parents voted Democrat, his grandmother voted Democrat. So did most of his friends and neighbors. And for a while, Williamson did, too. Now the 29-year-old, who is Black, says it is no...
Oct 31, 2022 | Men, Mentoring
Through the Michigan Diversity Council and events like the Black Men In Leadership Summit, young men like Ribbron are being mentored to become the next Kenneth Matthies and beyond. “A bright young man and he has a bright future ahead of him,” said Jarrett Waddy,...
Oct 31, 2022 | Business, Leadership, Men
Entrepreneurs often talk about the importance of creating habits or routines for success. For Damola Adamolekun, the first Black CEO of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, an Asian casual-dining restaurant chain in the U.S., a morning routine sets him up...
Oct 24, 2022 | Investment, Leadership, Men
The Wells Fargo Foundation is providing $800,000 to the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. to expand economic empowerment programming for youth, underserved communities and the members of the 100. The grant was announced during the 100 Moving In Faith Prayer Breakfast,...
Oct 17, 2022 | Business, Events, Leadership, Men
The Black Men XCEL Summit Awards honored five Black men whose achievements, influence, impact, and leadership have helped to open doors of opportunity and present an inspiring example of success for others, especially men of color. On Wednesday, the XCEL Summit Award...
Oct 17, 2022 | Education, Higher Education, Men, Mentoring
Fred Easter devoted his days to improving the lives of Black people. Often that meant helping students access higher education. Sometimes that meant supporting a grocery store in a food desert or joining a podcast with members of his historic class at Harvard...
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