LA Stories
Pathways to Progress
For Black History Month, we wanted to look back at the pathway to progress. So, we sat down with one of the people who helped pave the way: Pamyla Brown, Diversity and Inclusion Co-Lead for Lakeside Alliance.
Jimmy Akintonde Shines a Light on Black History in the Making
For Black History Month, Jimmy Akintonde — Lakeside Alliance Principal and Founder of UJAMAA Construction — shines a light on Lakeside Alliance’s success story, what he’s learned working alongside fellow Black-owned contractors and how joint ventures bring diversity to the table.
Mamon Powers Jr. Reflects on the Journey to Lakeside Alliance
For Black History Month, Mamon Powers Jr. — Lakeside Alliance Principal and CEO and Chairman of Powers & Sons Construction — reflects on his journey from his first encounter with engineering, to becoming a second-generation business owner, to the creation of Lakeside Alliance.
Ernest Brown Remembers Architect Kenneth G. Groggs
For Black History Month, Ernest Brown — Lakeside Alliance Principal and President of Brown & Momen, Inc. — reflects on his formative relationship with architect Kenneth G. Groggs, the lead designer of the iconic FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C., co-founder of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and the first African American to serve as Illinois State Architect.