Courtney Smith, Founder & CEO of Detroit Phoenix Center, recently received the Black Excellence Award from the Black United Fund (BUF) of Michigan, alongside a powerful circle of leaders dedicated to service, justice, and generational change. For over 55 years, BUF of MI has been a steady force, investing in Black youth, uplifting families, and anchoring Detroit in purpose. As Detroit Phoenix Center shared, “To be recognized by such an institution is more than an award—it’s a confirmation that the impact we’re making matters.”