Hollywood, Fla. (April 16, 2021) – M•I•A MEDIA GROUP LLC, publisher of Legacy Miami and Legacy South Florida, the premier publications for South Florida’s Black influencers and affluencers, announces the release of its annual Power issues within the Miami Herald and the Sun Sentinel, respectively. The issues hit the newsstands on Sunday, April 18. The covers showcase profiles of young leaders reflecting the vanguard of excellence in the South Florida community. The publications reliably deliver compelling content that gives readers a competitive advantage in their community, professional, and entrepreneurial pursuits. This year’s honorees skew younger than previous classes.

“Who says you need at least 40 rotations around the sun to be considered a revered power broker in the world? Or be a seasoned professional, for that matter, to land on Legacy’s annual list of South Florida’s Most Powerful and Influential Black Business Leaders of 2021?” Russell Motley, editor-in-chief, Legacy magazines, inquired. 

“Many of our honorees have positioned themselves as cornerstones of not just the Black community but the community at large. Let’s celebrate them all and encourage them as they continue to make us proud.”

Both issues feature cover stories highlighting the impact of COVID-19 and vaccination sites in South Florida. Readers can also look forward to reading insights from county leaders about the economic future of and small business opportunities in the region. Additionally, the pages showcase narratives of a new generation of leaders driving impact in the corporate, civic, and educational arenas. 

About Legacy Magazine

Established in 2004, Legacy Miami and Legacy South Florida magazines 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.  

Legacy Miami Most Influential & Powerful Black Professionals of 2021

Dr. Saint Anthony Amofah, Chief Medical Officer, Community Health of South Florida Inc.
Cynthia Borders, President, The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of The Links, Inc.
Omar K. Bradford, J.D., Genovese Joblove & Battista, P.A./ESQ Agency
Monique D. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Riviera Beach Integrated Care, Inc.
Dr. Minca Brantley, Professor of Psychology, Miami Dade College
Fred M. Beliard, Owner and CEO, Island TV
Kimberly Carter, ED.D., Professor, Miami Dade College
Briana Cartwright, J.D., Attorney, Cartwright Group
Pascale Charlot, J.D., President, Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus
Dewayne A. Cisrow, President, Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Morris Copeland, Chief Community Service Officeer, Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor
LaTousha Daniels, CEO, Miami Children’s Initiative
Gail Ash Dotson, J.D., President, Greater Miami (Fla.) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated
Guy Forchion, Executive Director, Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Trust
Kyle J. Harris, MBA, President, Miami Alumni Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.
Angelique Hibbert, Real Estate Professional, The Keyes Company – Hibbert Group
Thamara Labrousse, Program Director, City of Miami Gardens
Christina Lucas, President, Envista Forensics
Khallid A Mahmood, Basileus, Sigma Alpha Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.  
Charmel Maynard, Associate VP, CIO  University Treasurer, University of Miami
Taylor D. McCain, COO, Rap Snacks, Inc.
Stephanie Steele Nelson, President, Miami Alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 
John E. Pate, M.S. C.M., City Manager, City of Opa-locka
Roger J. Phanord, DMD, General Dentist, Phanord and Associates
Keondra Pierre-Eafford, President, Delta Upsilon Sigma Chapter, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Daniella Pierre, MSHRM, President of Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP
Torin Ragin, President, Ila Local 1416, International Longshormen’s Association Se Florida Ports
Tammy Reed, President, Alpha Alpha Beta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Kevin T. Richardson, Basileus, PINU Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,Inc
Jason T. Smith, Sr., Director Office of Equity & Inclusion, Miami-Dade County
Lasana Smith, CEO, GAROI Media
Darlene T. Sparks, President, Beta Tau Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, 
Theresa Therilus, J.D., City Manager at City, North Miami
Damian Ellison Thomas, J.D., President , 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc
Derrick “Chef Teach” Turton, Owner, World Famous House of Mac
Stacy-Ann Walker, Senior Director, Assistant Controller,UKG
Arlenna Williams M.S.W., M.B.A, Vice President of Operations, Baptist Hospital of Miami/Baptist
Health South Florida
Honorable Veronica J. Williams, M. ED and ED.S..Vice Mayor, City of Opa-Locka

Legacy South Florida Most Influential & Powerful Black Professionals of 2021

Tawana Akins, Ed.S., Founder, A Better Me, Inc. 
Anthony Alexander, President, Gamma Gamma Sigma Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 
Peta-Ann Anderson, MSN, Chief Nursing Officer, Jackson North Medical Center 
Hattie R. Asberry, President, Essentials For Godly Living, Inc.
Cynthia Borders, President, The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of The Links, Inc.
Monique D. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Riviera Beach Integrated Care, Inc.
Dwayne A. Cisrow, President, Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Julian Cover, Real Estate Investor, Lion Share Development
Jak Donaldson I.V., M.Ed., Founder/President, Sanare Bioscience
Sophia Galvin, Executive Director, Talent & Culture, Broward College
Susan Gooding-Liburd, Chief Financial Officer, City of Miramar
Cyril G. Guerra, Jr., Executive Minister, Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church
Nouchelle Y. Hastings, Business Development & Marketing Professional, The Falcon Group
Vince L. Johnson, Director, Strategic Operations and Community Outreach, Broward Health
Faye W. Johnson, City Administrator, City of West Palm Beach
Denise Jordan, Senior Vice President, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
Keondra Pierre-Eafford, President, Delta Upsilon Sigma Chapter, Sigma Gamma Rho
Dr. Pamela Manning, Author and CEO, Legacy Advanced Health
Kennedy McKinney, Student Journalist, The Paradigm Press, Florida Atlantic University
The Honorable Nancy Metayer, Commissioner, City of Coral Springs
Quentin E. Morgan, J.D., Attorney, Goren Cherof Dooby & Ezrol
Robin Newkirk, Vice President, Finance & Administration, Urban League of Broward County
Mikelange “Mike” Olbel, CEO, Community Based Connections, Inc.
Douglas Owens, Chief Operating Officer, Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale
Victoria Parsons, Founding Partner, Palm Global Consulting
Honorable Jackie Powell, J.D., County Court Judge, 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County
Honorable Harold F. Pryor, J.D., State Attorney, Broward County State Attorney’s Office
Chantelle Read, Chief of Staff, Broward Sherriff’s Office
Victoria Wilson, Medical Esthetician, V’scuplting Lounge, LLC
Marlon D. White, President, Palm Beach County Black Business Investment Corporation and Pathway Capital Funding, Inc.