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The City & State Black Trailblazers in pictures

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More than 200 people gathered at the Philadelphia Marriott Old City on Tuesday to celebrate the honorees of the 2025 City & State PA Black Trailblazers, who were feted for leading the way in sectors ranging from politics to health care to advocacy and beyond. 

In addition to keynotes delivered by state Auditor General Timothy DeFoor and City of Philadelphia City Representative and Director of Special Events Jazelle Jones, the evening, which was hosted by Philadelphia 2026 Director Michael Newmuis, featured remarks from Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter.

Auditor General Timothy DeFoor, the evening's keynote speaker / Photo credit: Left Eyed Studios
L-R: Honoree and speaker Chad Dion Lassiter of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, past honoree Lynette Brown Sow, and honoree Blane Stoddart of the BFW Group / Photo credit: Left Eyed Studios
Event host and Philadelphia 2026 Director Michael Newmuis, left, shares the stage with Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson  / Photo credit: Left Eyed Studios
City of Philadelphia City Representative and Director of Special Events Jazelle Jones was both an honoree and speaker  / Photo credit: Left Eyed Studios
Honorees Derrick Tillman, of Bridging the Gap, left, and Leon Ford of The Hear Foundation  / Photo credit: Left Eyed Studios
Mariah Dubose, left, and honoree Jordan Rambo of Accenture  / Photo credit: Left Eyed Studios

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