John E. Johnson, Jr. currently serves as the Executive Director for the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, and a management consultant for the Legal Services Corporation in Washington, D.C. He is also engaged in the private, general practice of law in Detroit, Michigan. Past positions include General Counsel and Executive Director...

Lady Monica was born in Chicago, Illinois where she attended public and private schools through the eighth grade. After relocating to Detroit, Michigan, she completed high school in the Detroit Public School system. She later received her Bachelor of Arts in African Studies: Public Policy, from Wayne State University. She...

Preston Lloyd Brown received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Wayne State University in 1981. He received his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration in 1988 from the same school. Preston successfully taught vocal music in the Detroit Public Schools District for thirteen years, and in the Farmington public Schools District...

Dr. Constance Simon is the middle child of the late Ebie and Johnsie Banks, of Middletown, OH. Dr. Simon holds a B.S. in Elementary Education, and a M. Ed in Supervision and Curriculum from Miami University, Oxford, OH, respectively. In 1987, at the age of thirty, she earned her Doctorate...

A native of Detroit, Michigan; Rev. Maynard M. Golden grew up in Hamtramck, Michigan where he attended Hamtramck Public Schools. He graduated from Hamtramck High where he was vice president of his senior class, President of student council, a trumpet player in the high school marching band and an avid...

Dr. Mayowa Lisa Reynolds is a much sought after minister, doula, principal, officiant, counselor, and choreographer. She has been invited to share all of her services throughout the nation, bringing her passion and commitment for excellence along with her compassion and love for people. She offers counseling for all ages and situations...

Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony is a native of St. Louis, Missouri.  He was educated in the Detroit Public School system.  He graduated from Wayne State University with a B.A. in Political Science and Marygrove College with an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry.  He attended the University of Detroit for advanced study...