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Sonya Simril
February 01, 2026
Sonya Simril

Love is often framed through grand gestures, bold declarations, moments designed to be witnessed. In the world of education, love...

January 2026: Cerese and Deborah
January 01, 2026
January 2026: Cerese and Deborah

By the time Cerese D Jewelry became a nationally recognized name, the foundation had already been laid albeit quietly, intuitively,...

December 2025: Gloria Freeman
December 01, 2025
December 2025: Gloria Freeman

In a world where leadership often speaks loudly, Gloria Freeman leads with both power and presence—her influence built on authenticity,...

November 2025: Diedre Windsor
November 01, 2025
November 2025: Diedre Windsor

Diedre Windsor is the founder of Windsor Group. After 22 years of active service in the U.S. Army, followed by...

October 2025: Camille Burns
October 01, 2025
October 2025: Camille Burns

Camille Burns is the CEO of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO). Staying true to her younger self’s dedication to women’s...

CereseD Magazine September 2025 - Betty Hines
September 01, 2025
September 2025: Betty Hines

Betty Hines is the founder and CEO of Women Elevating Women (W.E.W), where she has dedicated the past seven years...

August 2025: Dr. Shuana Tucker-Sims
August 01, 2025
August 2025: Dr. Shuana Tucker-Sims

Dr. Shuana Tucker-Sims is a dynamic and accomplished educator, visionary leader, and dedicated advocate for equity and diversity in education. 

July 2025: Dr. Sonya Whitaker
July 01, 2025
July 2025: Dr. Sonya Whitaker

Dr. Sonya Whitaker is a Civil Rights Activist and highly regarded educator whose experience has included serving as Superintendent of...

June 2025: Dr. Yasmine Ndassa
June 01, 2025
June 2025: Dr. Yasmine Ndassa

Dr. Ndassa is an innovative analytics thought leader known for her compelling data storytelling skills, strategic thinking and business acumen....

May 2025: Elicia Pegues Spearman
May 01, 2025
May 2025: Elicia Pegues Spearman

Elicia Pegues Spearman has been a force in Fortune 500, state and federal agencies and national nonprofit circles for over...

April 2025: Charmaine Ward-Millner
April 01, 2025
April 2025: Charmaine Ward-Millner

Hailing from Chicago-Illinois, Charmaine knew early on that she was destined to be a woman of positive impact. “I took...

March 2025: Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds
March 01, 2025
March 2025: Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds

Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds, fondly known as the “Dean of Fashion,” began his career as a special education teacher before...