Black Excellence: Jordan Berg Powers
https://urj.org/author/jordan-berg-powers
Jordan Berg Powers (he/him) is a consultant out of Worcester Massachusetts. He was recently the former Executive Director of Mass Alliance where he was for 13 years.
Black Excellence: Wanda Sykes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanda_Sykes
Wanda Yvette Sykes[1] (born March 7, 1964)[2] is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer.
Black Excellence: Shalanda Young
Biden is counting on Shalanda Young to cut a spending deal Republicans can live with
Black Excellence: Kennedy Ryan
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/19/1175677126/kennedy-ryan-romance-novelist-profile
Kennedy Ryan’s romances are coming for your heartstrings
Black Excellence: Ash Williams
An abortion doula pivots after North Carolina’s new restrictions
Black Excellence: Castle of our Skins
Castle of our Skins is a Black arts institution dedicated to fostering cultural curiosity and celebrating Black artistry through music. In classrooms, concert halls, and beyond, Castle of our Skins invites Black heritage and culture exploration, spotlighting both unsung and celebrated figures of past and present.
Black Excellence: Victor LaValle
http://www.victorlavalle.com/
Victor LaValle is the author of the short story collection Slapboxing with Jesus, five novels, The Ecstatic, Big Machine, The Devil in Silver, The Changeling, and Lone Women, and two novellas, Lucretia and the Kroons and The Ballad of Black Tom. He is also the creator and writer of two comic books Victor LaValle’s DESTROYER and EVE.
Black Excellence: Taryn Delanie Smith
Heaven has a bathrobe-clad receptionist named Denise. She’s helping TikTok grieve
Black Excellence: Cori Bush
Congresswoman Cori Bush is a registered nurse, community activist, organizer, single mother, and ordained pastor representing the people of Missouri’s First Congressional District.