2019 Awardees

  • Umoja/Unity
    Anthony Hairston, Councilman Cleveland City Council  Ward 10
  • Kujichagulia/Self-Determination
    Samantha Schartman, CEO Connected Insights
  • Ujima/Collective Work & Responsibility
    LaJean Ray, Executive Director Fatima Family Center
  • Ujamaa/Cooperative Economics
    Alicia Russell, Optician/Director, Mum-Ford Inc.
  • Nia/Purpose
    Jacqueline Bell, Principal Glenville High School
  • Kuumba/Creativity
    Tony Sias, President/CEO Karamu House
  • Imani/Faith
    Brian Williams, VP/CEO PNC Fairafax Connection
  • Nguzo Saba /All 7 Principles Combined
    Brandon E. Chrostowski, Founder/ President/CEO Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute