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D.O.I.T Development Operations InitiativeTeam Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
The Development Operations Initiative Team (D.O.I.T.) marked its 30th anniversary with a celebration honoring its founder and CEO, Michael Manuel. For three decades, D.O.I.T. has trained and mentored young people through construction, life skills, and community development programs.

Brenda Cochran
Aug 163 min read


Miami Valley Urban League: 2025 Pillar Award Recipients
Miami Valley Urban League Announces their 2025 Pillar Award Recipients

LaTonya Victoria
May 264 min read


Spectrum Announces $50,000 Donation to Wesley Dayton Through Spectrum Community Center Assist
Spectrum Announces $50,000 Donation to Wesley Dayton Through Spectrum Community Center Assist

The Dayton Weekly News
May 232 min read


72nd Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards
72nd Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards

The Dayton Weekly News
Nov 20, 20237 min read


Omega CDC Celebrates the Journey on Hope Road at the Hope Live Here Gala
Omega CDC Celebrates the Journey on Hope Road at the Hope Live Here Gala

The Dayton Weekly News
Nov 11, 20233 min read


Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Wall of Fame
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Wall of Fame

The Dayton Weekly News
Sep 29, 20231 min read


Greater West Dayton Incubator hosts the first Black Business Awards
Greater West Dayton Incubator hosts the first Black Business Awards

ShopBlackBizDayton.com
Sep 9, 20232 min read


YWCA Dayton Now Accepting Nominations for 2024 Women of Influence
YWCA Dayton Now Accepting Nominations for 2024 Women of Influence

The Dayton Weekly News
Aug 19, 20232 min read


Empowering the Community: Derrick L. Foward, Local NAACP President & Dedicated Servant
Empowering the Community: Derrick L. Foward, Local NAACP President & Dedicated Servant

Alicia Payne
Aug 8, 20233 min read


The Late Rep. John Lewis to be Honored on US Postal Stamp
House leaders and the head of the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a stamp Wednesday honoring the late Rep. John Lewis.

The Dayton Weekly News
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Dayton NAACP President Earns 54th NAACP Image Award
Dayton NAACP President Earns 54th NAACP Image Award

Ohio Black Media Collective
Feb 28, 20234 min read


The first Latina queen at a historically Black university drew online backlash.
A TikTok video of Miss Coppin State went viral, posts questioned representation, race and legacy. The reality at the school is different.

The Dayton Weekly News
Feb 27, 20235 min read


Unsung Heroes Celebrated at ALH Community Champions Gala
A Loving Heart Youth and Recovery Services, hosted its Inaugural Community Champions Gala and Fundraiser honoring Dayton's unsung heroes.

The Dayton Weekly News
Jan 26, 20232 min read


2023 Top Ten African American Men Honorees
Parity Inc. is pleased to announce its 2023 honorees for its annual “Top Ten African American Male” luncheon event.

RoShawn Winburn
Jan 13, 20234 min read


How to Submit Nominations for the 29th Annual Top 10 African American Males
The African American Male Top 10 Awards celebrate the achievements of 10 Greater Dayton Area African American Males.

The Dayton Weekly News
Nov 20, 20222 min read


National Black MBA Association, Dayton Chapter, Recipient of Three Awards at 2022 Conference & Expo
In the words of Jessie Jackson, “Always know there is unlimited power in a developed mind and a disciplined spirit. If your mind can...

Carol Prewitt
Oct 19, 20222 min read

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