The following six CLC alumni made the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation’s (BPACF) 2026 class of Forty Under 40 Emerging Legends:
- Brittany Barron (Champion 2024, CBB 2018)
- Shanette Buford-Brazzell (CLI 2015)
- Mordecai Cargill (LC 2026)
- Jzinae Jeanbaptiste (CLI 2025)
- Brittany Long (CLI 2025)
- Daa’iyah Rahman (OBC 2025)
The award celebrates, “a phenomenal group of African American professionals, ages 25–39, who are creating lasting impact in Northeast Ohio and beyond. Each has their own journey modeling leadership, resilience, innovation and service.”
They will be honored on June 4 at Tri-C’s Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre. Learn more >