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• THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE • July 12-18, 2017
Men of Excellence Class of 2017
The Michigan Chronicle celebrates the 10th anniversary of Men of Excellence More than 500 African-American men have been recognized
For a decade, the Michigan Chronicle has celebrated local African-American men who inspire others through vision and leadership, exceptional achievements and participation in community service. Those who have been selected have shown exceptional success in business, community involvement and philanthropy. Honorees were chosen from over 400 nominations
and will join an elite group comprised of the area’s most influential men. “These distinguished men not only have professional success to their credit, but they are beacons for the African-American community throughout the region,” said Hiram Jackson, CEO of Real Times Media and publisher of Michigan Chronicle. Congratulations to the class of 2017.
Alex Parrish, O’Neil Swanson, Jimmy Settles, Hiram E. Jackson and Shaun Wilson congrat- Men of Excellence honorees William Sherron, Roger Yopp, Rozell ulate Dr. William Pickard (second from left) on his Pinnacle Award. – Monica Morgan photos Blanks and Mario Morrow strike a pose before the event gets started.
Hiram E. Jackson, Men of Excellence honoree Derick Men of Excellence honoree Patrick Coleman, owner of Men of Excellence honoree Don Carlos Godfrey Adams, HAP, and Dr. William F. Pickard Beans & Cornbread III, UAW Ford, with his plaque
Cathy Nedd, associate publisher of the Michigan Men of Excellence honoree Alfred Jordan, GFL Larry Callahan & Selected of God Choir kick off the 10th Chronicle, pays special homage to her father, ubert Nedd. H Environmental, Inc. anniversary celebration
More than 800 guests received a complimentary copy of Dr. WilLauren Saunders, mistress of ceremonies, with Lifetime liam Pickard’s new book, “MillionAchievement honoree Dr. Charles G. Adams, senior pastor of aire Moves: Seven Proven PrinciBrian Day, Henry Ford Health System, with his plaque ples of Entrepreneurship.” Hartford Memorial Baptist Church
Shawn H. Wilson accepts the Community of Major Clora, owner of Clora Funeral Home, is con- Rev. Lawrence Glass, senior pastor, El Bethel Baptist Church, Excellence Award on behalf Ford Motor Company Fund’s Men of Courage program. gratulated on his accomplishments proudly receives his plaque.