AL EDMONDSON
obe honors award. community service. Blackexpollence. MT. VERNON AREA DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (mvdia) About AL EDMONDSON Al Edmondson is the president of the historic Mount Vernon District Improvement Association (MVDIA), founder and CEO of “Making a Difference,” owner of “A Cut Above the Rest” barber shop, and a veteran of the United States Army. Serving […]
TOM ROBERTS
obe honors award. community service. Blackexpollence. OHIO NAACP About tom roberts Tom Roberts was born in Montgomery County, Ohio where he has since lived all of his life. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1970 and continued his education at Sinclair Community College, where he is currently an advisor for the Sinclair Ohio Fellows […]
WILLIAM H ADAMS
obe honors award. community service. Blackexpollence. WILLIAM H ADAMS YOUTH FOUNDATION About william h adams William H. “Bill” Adams had a distinguished record of public service at the local and national levels. He was very active in the Columbus Public Schools, volunteering as a member of the Parent Advisory Committee at the East Columbus Elementary […]
JUDGE TRACIE HUNTER
obe honors award. community service. Blackexpollence. JUDGE TRACIE HUNTER About JUDGE TRACIE HUNTER Judge Tracie M. Hunter became the first and only African American and Democratic Judge in the history of the Hamilton County Juvenile Court when she was elected in November of 2010. Hunter ensured that children received fair hearings and proper representation. Her […]
SHANTE RODDY
obe honors award. community service. Blackexpollence. She Boss Talk Podcast About Shante Roddy Shante is a rare breed and I am honored to nominate her for this award. She is a small business advocate, consistent and a true servant leader. Shante takes time to share her education and knowledge with anyone, not holding back from […]
RASHAUNDA WILLIAMS
obe honors award. community service. Blackexpollence. COLLECTIVE IMPACT About RASHAUNDA WILLIAMS Rashaunda Williams has a servant’s heart. As a military vet and a business owner she is always offering her education, time and connecting others in her network. With a proven track record of empowering organizations and people to create social impact. She is leading […]
PHILLY WEEDEN
obe honors award. community activism. Blackexpollence. PHILLY WEEDEN PERSONAL TRAINING About PHILLY WEEDEN I’m nominating Philly “Charg’d Up” Weeden because of his energy! His passion and his calling for fitness helps everyone he comes in contact with, physically and spiritually. Voltage is not just a gym, it’s the access point in the community that brings […]
OLIVIA HOLDEN
obe honors award. community service. Blackexpollence. ASSETS TOLEDO About Olivia Holden Olivia Holden is the Executive Director of ASSETS Toledo, a non-profit corporation that serves persons who are interested in starting a business or need the skills to continue in business. ASSETS Toledo teaches the basics of setting up and running a business during a […]
LARESE PURNELL
obe honors award. BUSINESS EXCELLENCE. Blackexpollence. The Real Black Friday About LaRese Purnell The Real Black Friday founder continues to champion Cleveland by giving back to the Black community. Life has come full circle for Purnell. Once homeless as a child, today he is the co-owner and managing partner of CLE Consulting Firm, a downtown […]
ALICIA REECE
obe honors award. community activism. Blackexpollence. ALICIA REECE SOUL FOOD RADIO SHOW & PODCAST About alicia reece The Honorable Alicia Reece, your new Hamilton County Commissioner, made history as the first woman and African American to win city, state, and county races in Hamilton County. She is an experienced 20 year public servant who has […]
