February marks Black History Month , a time to honor the remarkable contributions of Black individuals throughout history. One such trailblazer is Violet T. Lewis , whose vision and determination led to the establishment of the Lewis College of Business in Detroit, Michigan. This institution stands as a testament to her commitment to providing educational opportunities for Black women during a period when such options were severely limited. The Founding of Lewis College of Business Born in...

The sixth annual National Black Footwear Forum (BFF) returned to PLC Detroit, the only design-focused HBCU in the country, in partnership with the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), creating a vibrant space for over 1,000 attendees to explore themes of empowerment and innovation.

Photo credit: Keith McCoy (L to R: Rodney Banks, Sydney G. James, Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, Ruth E. Carter, and Angel Buckens) In an...