Everyday we look for leaders to emerge and take on the challenge of growing and inspiring the next generation and in Indianapolis, one of those leaders is Dennis Bland. With a passion driven by a concern for the plight of African American youth and community, Bland leads the direction of and manages the operations of Center for […]
When you talk Indiana Black Expo, you can’t help but mention the name, Tanya Bell. Since leaving her board seat in 2008 to become president and CEO of Indiana Black Expo, the Indiana State graduate has continued to build the expo as one of the best events in the state, as well as the country. Plus, […]
When it comes to visionary leadership and passion for his community, you can’t help but think about Anthony “Tony” Mason. With undergraduate and graduate degrees from Miami (OH) University, Mason’s experience includes stints as senior vice president of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee; executive director at Circle City Classic; and youth programs coordinator at […]
Known for his passion and devotion to justice, Reverend Andrew J. Brown was a man who fought for what he believed in and created great opportunities for the people in his community. Brown’s lifelong devotion to justice was sparked while he served in the armed forces during World War II but his calling to Chaplin […]
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana there is no one cares more about the safety of his home than Sheriff Frank Anderson. A graduate of Shortridge High School, where he was a member of the wrestling team, Anderson would enlist in the United States Navy Shore Patrol, serving from 1956 to 1959. From there, he would serve in […]
Reginald Jones, along with his wife Tracey, are long-time McDonald’s Owner-Operators that have built their success upon a foundation of integrity, faith, hope and love. The guiding values that they share have been the compass by which their personal and professional lives have navigated. As civic and community minded individuals, the Joneses have been recognized […]
Pastor Jeffrey A. Johnson, Sr. is a spirit-filled preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who accepted his call to ministry at the age of 17 and he hasn’t stopped impacting lives since. Pastor Johnson received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Religion fromBishop College in Dallas, Texas, graduating with honors, before attending Christian Theological […]
Born and raised in Indianapolis, André Carson grew up in a family that taught him the importance of hard work, caring for others and public service. A graduate of Arsenal Tech High School, Carson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management from the Concordia University-Wisconsin, and a Master’s in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan […]
Over the years but definitely as of late, John Legend has been consistent in his efforts to bring awareness to mass incarceration and call out social injustices. Now, Legend has decided to take us all to church and hit us with a powerful new song and video for his latest record “Preach,” which addresses some of the greatest […]
Fernando Falcon is known as the president and chief executive officer at the Champion Auto Dealership on 96th Street in Indianapolis, but how did he get to where he is today? Falcon got his start after a successful 16 year career with Chrysler/Daimler Chrysler Corporation as a sales executive. From there, he began his pursuit […]
In 2019, Barbara Boyd is still considered to be one of Indiana’s most distinguished journalists. However, her journey probably isn’t the way you imagined it. A stay-at-home mom and a secretary but with a degree from Indiana University, Boyd joined the WRTV 6 News Staff as a consumer reporter at age 40. From there, she seized her […]
Civic Duty are two words that come to mind, when thinking of Lacy Johnson. A life-long resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, Johnson was educated in Indianapolis public schools before earning his bachelor’s degree in political science and industrial management from Purdue University and a jurist doctorate from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Since then […]