Lifetime Achievement Award: Honoring Sam Logan of the Michigan Chronicle

The Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Chapter will pay tribute to the late Sam Logan, the esteemed former publisher of the Michigan Chronicle, by awarding him a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual banquet on May 14, 2025. A trailblazing figure, Logan was a staunch defender of journalism and social justice, highlighting the narratives of Black Detroit. His profound influence transformed the Chronicle into a crucial outlet for civil rights and community support. His daughters will accept this honor, continuing his legacy of empowering Black voices and promoting truth in the media.