Michigan Chronicle Honors Local Change Agents with Fourth Annual Legacy in Motion Awards Gala

Oct. 1, 2009 - PRLog -- DETROIT –  Continuing its ongoing mission to celebrate those who enlighten, inform, and inspire, the Michigan Chronicle today announced that it will again host its annual Legacy in Motion Newsmakers Gala. Launched in 2006, Legacy in Motion honors individuals, families, and organizations that have made headlines for their contributions to Southeastern Michigan’s economic growth, social change, and overall development.  

“It is during challenging times like those of today when it becomes that much more important to celebrate the things gone right, “said Sam Logan, publisher of the Michigan Chronicle. “Because those are the things that continue to spur innovation and inspire change, he continued.  “That is why despite the tough economic conditions, the Michigan Chronicle is forging ahead with these awards.  Legacy in Motion is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to those whose commitment and passion for bettering our communities and growing the region is unwavering.”

Past Legacy in Motion award recipients include Congressman John Conyers; Michael, Marian, and Christopher Ilitch, Ilitch Holdings, Inc.; Cynthia Pasky, founder and CEO, Strategic Staffing Solutions; Rev. Solomon Kinloch, Triumph Church; and Donnell White, Deputy Executive Director, Detroit Branch NAACP. The 2009 Legacy in Motion honorees will be announced at a later date.

This year’s event will be held December 12 at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit.  The 2009 awards will celebrate the movers, shakers, and our favorite newsmakers in the following categories: Rising Star, Contemporary Pioneer, Family Spirit, Community Service, Newsmakers, Company of the Year, Sam Logan Lifetime Achievement, and Newsmaker of the Year. For ticket, table and sponsorship information call 313.963.8100. Visit Michigan Chronicle online at http://www.michronicleonline.com for more information.

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Recognized as one of the largest weekly newspapers in Michigan, with a circulation of 31,872, The Michigan Chronicle has gained national recognition as an excellent newspaper with a sound editorial policy. The Chronicle has been recognized as the “Best Black Newspaper” in the country by the National Newspaper Publishers Association five times.

In all of its 73 years, the Chronicle has become an institution and an integral part of the total community life.

The Chronicle now looks forward to new horizons, confident of its ability to meet the challenge of the coming years as it did for almost three quarters of a century.

The Michigan Chronicle is not only a newspaper, but it is also a productive business that participates and contributes to many worthy projects. The Michigan Chronicle has received many national and local journalism and community service awards.