Golden Moments of Grace: Celebrating Michigan Chronicle’s 2024 Women of Excellence

Photos by: Monica Morgan On the beautiful evening of Thursday, March 28, Detroit’s Huntington Place – with its breathtaking views of the Detroit River and Canada – played host to the 17th annual Michigan Chronicle Women of Excellence Awards ceremony. This prestigious event honored an exceptional class of 50 local Black women who embody the essence of “Living my life like it’s golden” through their impactful contributions and leadership across various sectors of society. The ceremony was not just an evening of accolades, but a vibrant testament to the power and grace of these women, who seamlessly blend roles as professionals, mothers, wives, and more. In its 17th iteration, the event inducted 50 remarkable women from a pool of hundreds of nominees, bringing the distinguished society to more than 850 Women of Excellence. These honorees are champions of economic empowerment, diversity, education, and community service, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to uplifting those around them. As soon as doors opened to the grand venue, guests were met with a scene that was both fierce and graceful: vibrant pinks and radiant golds filled the room with an air of sophistication and allure. The event, attended this year by more than 800 individuals,...