Keathan Frink and Marie Elianor Their courtship withstood the test of time and distance. “I drove up and down I-10 and I-75 every other weekend. At times it was a 5 hour drive,” recalls Keathan Frink, He first met his wife, Marie Elianor, at a summer law program at Florida State University. She was […]
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Ruban & Kimberly Gray Roberts Everyone knows to step to the left once Ruban Roberts hits the dance floor. The fellas can’t compete, and the ladies all sway and swoon. Yet, there is one woman who, at first, wanted nothing to do with his signature moves. Kimberly Gray Roberts, lead strategist at Absolute Value,
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Earlier this year, the Urban League of Broward County hosted “Portraits of Power”, an art exhibition and living wax museum that celebrated cultural heritage and heroic perseverance across generations. This was not a typical gallery. Our students became living embodiments of historical Black figures in a living wax museum, portraying activists, artists, and athletes whose
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Power is not something we wait to be given. It is something we already hold—individually and collectively. The real question is not whether we have power, but whether we are using it. Historically, we have exercised our power. The Civil Rights Movement was organized, strategic, and rooted in collective sacrifice. It leveraged economic pressure, legal
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By Keely Gideon-Taylor Every year, this issue gives us a chance to recognize the influential and powerful professionals who keep South Florida moving forward. In 2026, we highlight another group of professionals who are leading boldly. Being a powerful leader in South Florida’s professional community means understanding that your success is never yours alone —
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By Kallan Louis One South Florida-based consulting company is establishing itself as a powerful resource for cash-strapped Black tech startups. Eric A. Williams is the president and CEO of Alistair Chanelle Group, a Miami-based tech advising company serving as a one-stop-shop for Black and Latinx tech founders. Williams started the company in 2020 after
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“The best leaders are people who are willing to teach and make new leaders.” Kalinthia Dillard’s words seem to serve as a mission statement for “Legacy Magazine’s Most Powerful and Influential Black Business Leaders of 2026.” Across South Florida’s industries of technology, government, and education, these leaders share a deep understanding that influence is measured
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Business Person of the Year Andy Ingraham Andy Ingraham is a veteran hospitality strategist whose work centers on expanding access and equity within the travel and tourism industry. As President and CEO of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers (NABHOOD), he has spent decades advocating for Black ownership, supplier diversity, and
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I congratulate Legacy Magazine’s Most Powerful & Influential Business Leaders of 2026. Your commitment to excellence, success and achievement is on full display for everyone to see. However, this is the first time there has been no mention of the word “Black” in the description. For 22 years, my media company has recognized the success
Special To Legacy As we commemorate the 100th District 1 proudly announced the continuation of its impactful Financial Literacy Senior Symposium, now entering its third year under the leadership of School Board Member Dr. Steve Gallon III, with its first stops at Miami Norland and Miami Carol City Senior High Schools. This signature initiative remains
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