Onyx Magazine honors Florida’s most influential Black men

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Onyx Magazine hosted the third Men of Honor ceremony on Saturday, honoring 20 of Florida’s most influential Black men.

The event paid tribute to the tireless contributions of Black men throughout the state.

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This year’s Man of the Year is Central Florida’s own Dr. George Tinsley, a Central Florida pioneer in Black business ownership and six-time Hall of Famer.

“My seventh-grade school teacher was the one who looked at me and said, ‘You could be someone,’” Tinsley said. “I feel that I have no other choice but to give back.”

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The Onyx Foundation also awarded scholarships to four students.

“These powerful and innovative achievers are the architects of thriving workplaces and communities around our great state,” said Rich Black, ONYX Magazine’s publisher, CEO, and editor-in-chief. “We admire them for the important roles they humbly accept and for the steadfast approaches they take to achieving success in each one. Further, we thank our sponsors and other supporters - who are key in making this the most prestigious event to recognize men across Florida - for their unwavering vote of confidence in our efforts.”

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This year, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings served as honorary chair.

“Through the leadership and vision of our honorees, they are actively transforming their communities and professions to benefit future generations,” said Demings. “I am honored to be this year’s honorary chair and I applaud Mr. Rich Black and ONYX Magazine for recognizing these men.”

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