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Adinkra Alliance Institute announces honorees from Virginia

Free Press staff report | 1/2/2025, 8 a.m.
The Adinkra Alliance Institute recently announced the 2024 recipients of the Adinkra Distinguished Black Achievers Honors, recognizing Black leaders around …
Moses Foster

The Adinkra Alliance Institute recently announced the 2024 recipients of the Adinkra Distinguished Black Achievers Honors, recognizing Black leaders around the country whose significant contributions have positively impacted their communities.

The recipients, celebrated for their leadership, service and community empowerment, have made notable strides in fields such as education, activism, business and public service. Their dedication continues to inspire progress and embody the resilience, innovation and excellence that define the Black community.

“The honorees from Virginia exemplify the highest standards of leadership and service. They inspire us all through their relentless commitment to bettering their communities and advancing the cause of Black excellence,” said Richard Seshie, president of the Adinkra Alliance Institute. “It is our great privilege to honor and celebrate their remarkable achievements.”

The 2024 Adinkra Distinguished Black Achievers honorees from Virginia include Angela D. Reddix, president and CEO of Ardx,; Deborah Bell Young, health, safety, environmental leader at Honeywell Specialty Materials; Gilbert T. Bland, president and CEO of the Urban League of Hampton Roads; Makola Abdullah, 14th president of Virginia State University; Moses Foster, president and CEO of West Cary Group; Rodney Williams, CEO and co-founder of Lisnr; Shawn Purvis, president of Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services; Tynisha D. Willingham, provost at Eastern Mennonite University; Tyrone Noel, Hampton Roads president of Bank of America; and Warren Thompson, president and chairman of Thompson Hospitality.

For more information, visit adinkrainstitute.com.