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ProfilesMay 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Once a Detroit teacher, now a world-renowned environmental activist
Dr. Lena Whitcomb traded a public-school classroom for the United Nations stage. Her message has not changed.
By Maya Reynolds
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PoliticsJan 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Black women begin 2026 making history as mayors of major U.S. cities
January 1 marked a milestone for local governance, with three Black women sworn in as mayors of major cities simultaneously.
Company NewsMay 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Announcing Louisiana Leading Ladies, Volume III
Our third Louisiana edition celebrates 60 women shaping business, civic life, the arts, and the next generation.
ProfilesApr 30, 2026 · 7 min read
Dr. Tshaka Cunningham carves a path for African Americans in science
From the Shaw neighborhood of D.C. to the cutting edge of precision medicine and genomics.
CultureApr 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Michigan Chronicle publisher Sam Logan to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
The Society of Professional Journalists — Detroit Chapter will posthumously honor the late publisher at its May banquet.