Empowering Excellence: M•I•A Media Group shines light on visionary trailblazers and presents South Florida’s Top 40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow
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Legacy Magazine Miami and South Florida Magazine’s issues are distributed in the Miami Herald and Sun-Sentinel. The new issues arrive on newsstands on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Hollywood, Fla. (January 21, 2022) – M•I•A MEDIA GROUP LLC, the driving force behind the esteemed publications Legacy Miami and Legacy South Florida, is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated annual feature: the prestigious 40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow. Celebrating the crème de la crème of South Florida’s brightest Black influencers and affluencers, this empowering compilation takes center stage in the captivating August issues in the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel, hitting newsstands Sunday, August 20, 2023.
“As you’ll see in our cover story and our center spread, these honorees are stellar achievers. Their lives and careers are filled with inspiration, aspiration, passion, and commitment to service,” exclaimed Gregory J. Huskisson, Associate Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Legacy.
Each honoree is a beacon of inspiration, a beacon shining light on the endless possibilities that lie ahead. From groundbreaking entrepreneurs to passionate advocates for social justice, these remarkable young professionals are igniting paths toward progress. With this distinction comes a profound responsibility – the charge to soar higher, embrace purpose, and propel both careers and causes to unprecedented heights.
“We always have incredible nominations. However, this year, the number of nominations that we had with stellar credentials just wouldn’t allow us to eliminate people because of a number limit,” said Dexter Bridgeman, publisher and CEO of M•I•A Media Group, LLC. “Each year, the honorees never cease to amaze me. It is an amazing and impressive list of people.”
From riveting columns to insightful features, Legacy Miami and Legacy South Florida arm readers with a competitive edge across diverse spheres – from careers and businesses to health and lifestyles. Unveiling profound wisdom and invaluable insights, these empowering publications cultivate a community poised to conquer the future.
To join the celebration of South Florida’s 40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow, pick up your exclusive copy of Legacy Miami and Legacy South Florida, available in the Miami Herald and the Sun Sentinel.
For more information on Legacy Miami and South Florida magazines, please contact Jordan B.D. Polite at 305-412-9600 extension 707 or [email protected].
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Legacy South Florida’s 40 Under 40 Honorees:
- Rodney Adkins II, 34
- Simore Afamefuna Robinson, PharmD, CPh, 36
- Nadia Alcide, 34
- Antonisha Baker Esq., 29
- Whitney Baldwin Powell, Esq., 37
- Reginald Bourdeau, 39
- Allahandro D. Bradford, 30
- D’Bria A. Bradshaw, Esq., 30
- Garrett Brown, 38
- Wilkine Brutus, 40
- Elizabeth N. Casimir, 40
- Webster Casseus,36
- David J Castro II, 38
- Joanna Adkins Conley, 28
- Reberca David, CPA, 27
- LaPria Davis, 26
- Erika R. Draper, 29
- Jasmine Felton Gelin, M.B.A., 37
- Curtis Fogle, 40
- Dymond Franklin, MBA, 27
- Victoria Freeman, 36
- Dorian V. George, Esq., 37
- Jarin Gooden, 34
- Shalley Gordon 31
- Devounte Ho-Hing, 25
- Ahmarie Holmes,29
- Kendrick A. Jackson, Sr, 34
- Keiana Jones,34
- Tamra Lopez, 36
- Stephanie Maisonneuve, 36
- Ketsia Marcellus, 37
- Rick “Rick Da Vibe” Maxwell, 38
- Ashley McIntosh, 37
- Freddelle “Freddie” Menard, Esq., 29
- Zulieth “Zhu” Mendoza, 30
- Tiffany McLeod, 33
- Timberly Molden, 25
- Kersti Myles, Esq., 35
- Kevin “KP” Pamphile, 39
- Jordan Pate-Garrett, LMHC, 28
- Altanese Phenelus, 34
- Terrence Pride, M.S.Ed
- Yazmine Quinones, 27
- Enrique Rodriguez Sr., 39
- Christina Roye, Esq, 32
- Cynthia Saint-Paul, M.B.A, 38
- Evan A. Shields, 32
- Myrlande (Lande) Simeon, 38
- Ray Smith, 33
- Shawn Taylor, Esq., 37
- Sandy Virgo, 35
- Ashley Walker,36
- Namiya Ware
- Diandra Weaver, 33
- Ian Williams, 35
Legacy Miami’s 40 Under 40 Honorees:
- Kevaughn Anderson, 38
- Dr. Kahina Beasley (Louis), 32
- Marquis Best, 32
- Brenton J. Leslie, 33
- Taryn N. Bushrod, 38
- Lolita Christian,36
- Chione Daniel, 27
- Cedrick I. Davis, 33
- Monique Davis, 39
- Brandace R. Dean, 38
- Kamrel J. Eppinger, 33
- Tristen Epps, 35
- Chris Evans, 38
- Bianca Evariste R.N., B.S.N., M.B.A , 34
- Julian “Ju Ju Gotti” Grant, 37
- Antonia Grandberry, 35
- Kyara L. Herard, Esq, 31
- Kayla R. Johnson, 33
- Torrance G. Latham, 31
- Hegel Michel Laurent, 38
- Nhadya Simone Lawes, 23
- Mario D, Lewis, 35
- Rose Lubin, 37
- Allain Mcguffie, 35
- Natacha Metayer
- Shawn Nelson, 30
- Makisha Noël, 30
- Mwai Osahar, MPA, 39
- Manoucheca F. Phanord, 36
- Angela Reyes-Santana, 37
- Kennedy Robinson-Birt, 27
- Shavon Saint Preux MSM, 29
- Anastasia Saint-Eloi, 35
- Judith Sicar, 35
- Regina Smiley,33
- Joshua Smith, 35
- Melea VanOstrand, 32
- Miraya Vargas, 30
- Brandon Marsalis Vega, 32
- Tammara Walker, 39
- Dr. Whitney Watkins, 35
- Venis T. Wilder Henry, 39
- James Wilson Jr., 35
- Lorraine Wright, 36
About Legacy Magazine
Established in 2004, Legacy Miami and Legacy South Florida are news/business publications serving South Florida’s black professional community with insightful articles and information on business, careers, politics, lifestyle, culture, and social commentary. The magazines are distributed throughout South Florida via partnerships with the Miami Herald and the Sun-Sentinel. For more information, log on to www.miamediagrp.com.