Livingstone President Honored by Black Business Inc. Magazine – Salisbury Post

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WINSTON-SALEM – Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony J. Davis will be among those honored at Black Business Inc. magazine’s 20th anniversary Power 100 awards ceremony on June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. in Greensboro.

The Power 100 awards ceremony recognizes 100 influential leaders from across North Carolina, including educators, health care professionals, politicians, business leaders and judges. In addition to a who’s who of stars, the evening will be a celebration of African American history and North Carolina-rooted musical entertainment and dance performances by African American recording artists Nina Simone and Rev. Shirley Caesar.

“Black Business Ink is honored to be a part of this remarkable 20-year milestone,” said Richard L. “This awards ceremony is an opportunity not only to showcase successful and long-standing black-owned businesses and their service to the community, but also to highlight outstanding leaders who are making a real difference.”

The Power 100 list shows the significant impact African Americans are having on the Tar Heel State, as the group is comprised of individuals and organizations from more than 25 municipalities.

“The individuals and organizations that make up the POWER 100 have provided outstanding service to their communities, particularly marginalized communities,” Williams said. “Thanks to people for taking the time to send dozens of nominations. And for the time and effort of selection committees to screen many candidates. It is a privilege and an honor to recognize these North Carolina icons.”

The awards ceremony is the annual event of the Black North Carolina Conference. Founded by Williams in May 2003, the conference brings together leaders at the state level to address disparities between the Black and Brown communities. At its inaugural conference 20 years ago, Black Business Inc magazine was first announced.

Among the 90 honorees are former state Supreme Court Chief Justices Cheri Beasley and Henry Frye. current associate justices Anita Earls and Michael Morgan; Atrium Health President/CEO Gene Woods; retired corporate CEOs Willie Dice and Dimitri Stockton; community leader and former college administrator Shirley Frye; legendary football coach Bill Hayes; former NASA astronaut Joan Higginbottom; and NC Revenue Secretary Ronald Penny. Among the 10 organizations honored are the International Center for Civil Rights and Museum Operation Excel and the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Honorees were notified of their selection in March, and each will attend an in-person ceremony on June 8.

Past conference participants have included former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles, Dr. Johnetta Cole, former president of Spelman and Bennett Colleges, and Dr. Tunde Sotunde, CEO of BCBS North Carolina.