From the Publisher March/April 2021
Dear Friends, Welcome to Women’s History Month. Given the theme “Refusing To Be Silent” by the National Women’s History Project, this month honors each woman who uses her voice to make significant change in her community and profession—like our 2021 Women on the Move honorees. In this issue of ONYX Magazine, we celebrate the most impactful and influential Black women in Florida; those who challenge the status quo and lead the way for others. Our Woman of the Year, Carolyn Fennell, is known for her expertise in the field of communications. As the senior director of Public Affairs and Community […]
Dear Friends,
Welcome to Women’s History Month. Given the theme
“Refusing To Be Silent” by the National Women’s History
Project, this month honors each woman who uses her voice to
make significant change in her community and profession—like
our 2021 Women on the Move honorees. In this issue of ONYX
Magazine, we celebrate the most impactful and influential Black
women in Florida; those who challenge the status quo and lead
the way for others.
Our Woman of the Year, Carolyn Fennell, is known for her
expertise in the field of communications. As the senior director
of Public Affairs and Community Relations at the Greater
Orlando Aviation Authority, Fennell serves as the primary
spokesperson for the airports, hosts international delegations
and brings communities together on many levels. She has
worked in many capacities throughout the nation and abroad
and sits on influential boards. Her ability to bring people together
is inspiring. Her story tells us what drives her to be successful.
This year’s honorees are among a group of firsts. Many women in
this issue are the first to lead in that role. There are also women
in excel in male-dominated environments. We are honored to
recognize them during Women’s History Month. In addition,
we acknowledge the accomplishment of Vice President Kamala
Harris and how the Black community stood behind her to usher
in the nation’s new administration. We encourage you to peruse
these pages and be inspired to share the stories with others. As
always, we are committed to bringing you stories and events that
entertain, inspire and inform. Thank you for your support.
Rich Black