The Black Professional Magazine – Fall 2025 Edition
Theme: The Intersection of Legacy and Duty
The Fall 2025 issue of The Black Professional Magazine, published by the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation (BPACF), celebrates leadership, legacy, and community. This edition features Lorna Wisham, the 2025 Black Professional of the Year, whose story embodies the power of purpose at “The Intersection of Legacy and Duty.”
Discover the 2025–2026 BPACF Scholars, internship reflections from emerging leaders, and insights on building professional success from the classroom to the boardroom. Highlights include:
Scholarship and essay tips from college access experts
Reflections from BPACF’s Forty Under 40 Emerging Legends Salute at Karamu House
A “Campus Success Checklist” for students preparing for the year ahead
A high school student’s inspiring perspective in “Finding Inspiration at 40/40”
Through storytelling, mentorship, and celebration, this issue showcases how BPACF continues to uplift the