Americans are living in a new era of how it supports its national leaders. In a country of divided politics and ideals, leaders must pick a side if they want to play in the game. Blacks are no different. In a world where everyone and everything is open to criticism,Continue Reading
JENNIFER JORDAN Two-time Emmy-award-winning journalist Jennifer Jordan joined WJW-TV News in January of 2012 as the noon anchor and reporter for the evening newscasts. She currently co-anchors the 6 & 10 prime-time weekend newscasts with John Sabol.Over the last nine years in Cleveland, Jennifer has won three national awards.The firstContinue Reading
Thriving in business has never been more complicated. In 2025, one bad decision can destroy a company forever. Business leaders who might need some help navigating the rough waters of self-employment can turn to SBL Performance CEO Scott MacMeans. MacMeans is a fractional leader in business. That means that heContinue Reading
TAMIKA SHANEA’ ROBINSON-CARTER Tamika Shanea’ Robinson-Carter is a proud married, mompreneur who “inspires and changes lives daily through positivity.” She is a devoted mother of four (three sons aged 29, 25, and 21, and one daughter, 22) and 4 bonus children. With over 25 years of business experience, Tamika builtContinue Reading
FRANCESCA B. MESIAH Francesca B. Mesiah is a passionate advocate for issues impacting marginalized communities, directing her professional and personal efforts toward this calling. As Manager of Workforce Development, develops strategic relationships to expand access to career opportunities at Kaleida Health in Buffalo, NY. Serving as a liaison between KaleidaContinue Reading
Entrepreneurship has never been more challenging. Winning as a Black business almost seems impossible today. With funding and opportunities, few and far between, for anyone who hopes to grow their business, you will want to meet Twyla N. Turner, the Director of Program Resources for the United Black Fund (UBF).Continue Reading
ASWAN HARRIS Aswan Harris is a multifaceted entrepreneur, producer, and former Marine Corps Sergeant who thrives at the intersection of business, creativity, and community impact. As Founder and CEO of Limaj Global, he leads a growing portfolio of companies across technology, media, business consulting, and social impact—including Quintari, Swanarchy Studios,Continue Reading
AMANDA TALTON A proud Cleveland native, Amanda Talton is deeply driven by a passion for service, leadership, and community impact. With an educational background in Criminal Justice, she has built a career rooted in empowering others to reach their fullest potential. In her role as a program manager, Talton developsContinue Reading
CONSTANCE L. LUMB Constance I. Lumb is a dedicated educator with 21 years of experience, a tireless advocate for underserved students with special needs. Her career has spanned major cities, beginning with her impactful work with unprivileged, overage, and under-accredited children in Chicago, IL, and Richmond, VA. Currently, she servesContinue Reading
Characterized as the “largest Civil Rights Conference of the year,” the National Urban League conference shows up as a purpose with a party. The event brought League affiliate members from across the nation, as well as Clevelanders and Ohioans, in near record-breaking numbers. The opening night State of the UrbanContinue Reading
