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Michigan Chronicle’s 2025 “Women of Excellence” Awards honor 50 Black women leaders

The Michigan Chronicle’s 18th annual "Women of Excellence" Awards highlighted the extraordinary contributions of 50 Black women leaders in Michigan. “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Meaghan Madison of Bank of America and Regina Strong from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) about what it means to receive the honor.

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