2026 Top 10 Honorees
Dr. Duane Dickens
Mr. Ronald Duckett, Sr.
Mr. Darren Hudson
Mr. Michael Manuel
Mr. Michael Manuel
Mr. Carlos Walker
Mr. Darius Beckham
Mr. Anthony Byrd
Dr. Parris Carter
Mr. Terry Cochran
Mr. Elliot Dangerfield, Sr.
Charity A. Earley Service Award Recipient
Helen Jones-Kelley
Dr. John E. Moore, Sr. Lifetime Leadership Award Recipient
Mr. Willie A. Terrell, Jr.
2027 Top 10 Nominations are being Accepted until October 19, 2026
2027 Top 10 Nomination Packet click here
2027 Top 10 Event Sponsorships are being Accepted until October 1, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Luncheon ad and ticket sales will begin November 6, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Top 10 African American Males
Celebrating the Greater Dayton Area African Americans
Parity Leadership Development
Attracting and building a strong network of effective leaders
Youth
Development
Supporting the educational needs of youth in West Dayton.
Message from our Chief Operating Officer
Carmelia Osley
The growth and opportunities in the Greater Dayton Community and Parity Inc. inspire me. Parity Inc. is a special place, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as its Chief Operating Officer. We are building our team and look forward to expanding programming to support the growing needs of the community. Our board of directors, with their unwavering commitment, is a pillar of support for the executive and operational staff, ensuring the continued success of the Parity Leadership Development Program, Top 10 African American Male Luncheon, and expanding the Youth Development for Success Program.
Parity Inc. By The Numbers:
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