Toni Townes-Whitley has carved her name into history as one of the few Black women to lead a Fortune 500 company and the first to head a corporation in the U.S. defense industry. In 2023, she was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), a technology and engineering solutions firm serving government […]
Topeka Kimberly Sam, an American advocate for criminal justice reform, has transformed her life from one marked by incarceration to one defined by activism and impact. Once sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison, Sam now dedicates her life to supporting women navigating the challenges of re-entering society after incarceration. Her efforts have earned […]
When David P. Bozeman stepped into the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at C.H. Robinson in June 2023, he brought more than three decades of leadership experience, he brought a reputation for transforming complex operations into streamlined, high-performing engines. But beyond his résumé, Bozeman’s story is one of focus, grit, and an ability […]
Growing up between the structured suburbs of Europe and the strained cities of Nigeria, Rachel Moré-Oshodi developed a dual awareness of the world, one of abundance and one of absence. “In Europe, water ran freely, lights stayed on, schools were well-funded,” she recalled in a recent interview with Business Insider Africa. “In Nigeria, the reality […]
Michael Eric Dyson’s journey to becoming one of America’s most influential intellectuals was not without its struggles. Behind the accolades and the media appearances lies a story of personal and professional challenges that shaped his voice, his scholarship, and his advocacy for racial justice. A Childhood Shaped by Hardship Born in 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, […]
