Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has named Rosalind Brewer president and CEO of its Sam’s Club warehouse retail chain. She succeeds Brian Cornell, who recently informed the company that he would like to move to the Northeast for family reasons. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retail giant also said it has promoted Rollin Ford, to the position of Chief [...]
Rafél Lane, an East Carolina University graduate student, has been awarded the 2012 Presidents’ Award from the National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter (NASW-NC). The award recognizes the Master of Social Work (MSW) student of North Carolina who demonstrates exceptional leadership through professional and community involvement in social work. Lane has worked with [...]
Mimeo, the leading online printing and distribution solutions company announced the hiring of Jacobia Solomon as Vice President, Engineering. She brings over 14 years of experience in engineering, continuous improvement and global project management to the company.“It’s a real win to attract someone of Jacobia’s caliber to our operations management team,” said Mimeo CEO Adam [...]
Successful business owner, philanthropist and author Valerie Daniels-Carter made history when she joined the board of directors for the Green Bay Packers, 13-Time World Champions. Recently profiled in Jet Magazinefor her accomplishments, Valerie is President & Chief Executive Officer of V&J Holding Companies, Inc. a company she started in 1982 with her brother John. V&J is [...]
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has appointed economist Kellee James as a Senior Fellow specializing on the links between the environmental and economic issues. Ms. James is the founder and President of the Organic Futures Group, which designs pricing and risk management tools for environmental commodities. She has previously worked for the [...]
TV One has announced that Wonya Lucas has been named President and CEO of TV One, effective August 8. The cable industry programming veteran succeeds Johnathan Rodgers, who has announced his retirement as of July 31. Most recently, Lucas was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Discovery Channel and Science Channel, where she [...]
Kouri Marshall been charged with harnessing the volunteer energy int the District and translating it into a win for the Obama Campaign in competitive border states as the Districts Campaign Manager. Marshall obtained his BA in Communication from Eureka College, President Ronald Reagan’s alma mater, where he was the first African American to be elected as [...]
James Washington, one of the greatest safeties in UCLA history and a two-time Super Bowl champion, has returned to the UCLA athletic department in an exciting new role. The four-year starter has been hired as Director of Scholarship Development for Intercollegiate Athletics. In April of 2010, he was named Assistant Director of Alumni Giving for [...]
CEO of Johnson Publishing Desiree Rogers has announced award-winning journalist, editorial consultant and bestselling author, Mitzi Miller as editor-in-chief of JET magazine, effective May 9, 2011. The Florida A&M alumnae is an author (The Angry Black Woman’s Guide to Life and The Vow) and former associate editor at Jane and entertainment editor at Honey Magazine. [...]
On the 43rd anniversary of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.’s death, Perennial Strategy Group announces that its Founder and CEO, Lamell McMorris, will be honored by Reverend Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) at the 13th Annual Keepers of the Dream Awards Dinner on April 6 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & [...]
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