This special edition recognizes African American men, women and institutions whose impact — whether direct, indirect, visible or behind the scenes — has contributed to the development, progress and overall condition of the community.
Members of the newspaper’s editorial board described this year’s selection process as one of the most challenging to date.
“Looking back over the past year, there were so many individuals who stepped forward in meaningful ways,” the board said in a statement. “From public service to private enterprise, from grassroots organizing to cultural leadership, the breadth of influence across our community made narrowing the list a formidable task.”
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