Community impact and equity

Biba Adams

Prior to joining the Michigan Chronicle, Biba Adams began her journalism career in the early 2000s and has been a contributor to VIBE, Ebony Magazine, AllHipHop, Revolt, The Root, The Atlantan, and theGrio. Biba has written stories celebrating culture and community with one of her specialties being retrospective pieces about the golden age of hip-hop. Biba returned to her hometown Detroit in 2017. She has contributed content to the Metro Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau, Detroit Metro Times and served as the editor-at-large of Model D Media — a Detroit-focused, solutions-oriented digital media site. Biba serves on several community boards and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the National Association of Black Journalists. She also serves as a brand consultant to lifestyle brands and entertainment companies. A classic Gemini, Biba is known for the quick wit, insightfulness, and playful energy that she brings to every project she puts her hands on.

Michigan Chronicle

For 90 years, the Michigan Chronicle has been a trusted voice for Detroit’s Black community, amplifying stories that matter, shaping public discourse, and making sure leaders do what they say. The Chronicle is rooted in legacy yet driven by innovation. The Michigan Chronicle is more than a news organization. It is community partner celebrating progress, challenging inequity, and documenting history as it’s being made.