Political Quotes

“Today I rise to honor Vanessa Whiting of Cleveland, Ohio, the recipient of the 2019 Black Professional of the Year Award. Ms. Whiting will become the 39th individual to receive this distinguished award given by the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation at their annual scholarship and awards gala. Each year the organization honors an African American professional for their career accomplishments, community engagement, and civic contributions. Through her considerable achievements as an attorney, entrepreneur, and civic leader, Ms. Whiting is most deserving of this long overdue recognition. She embodies the mission of the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation, which is to create opportunities for African American professionals by providing scholarship, leadership, and career development. As president of AES Management and a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, Ms. Whiting has made hiring people from her community a priority, creating employment opportunities where there are few options. Ms. Whiting has more than 30 years of experience as an attorney. Throughout her law career, she focused her work on revitalizing struggling neighborhoods and helping small and minority-owned businesses succeed. Ms. Whiting has committed her time and talents to address affordable housing, the need for community centers, and other projects in our area designed to uplift the community and empower its residents. Ms.…”