Luther Sewell, a pioneer in the region and the publishing industry, founded The LJS Group in 1962 and for 61 years, he has produced publications and hosted events that promote community participation in local and state politics and community development. In 2008, he welcomed his new business partner Roxanne Sewell as president of The LJS Group. Working 30 years for major corporations in the Pittsburgh region, Roxanne has been able to transform her career many times and looked forward to working with Luther, a trailblazer in Western Pennsylvania.

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Talk Magazine, the company’s cornerstone product, covers encouraging and critical life issues, as well as positive stories and Images about the African American community. In addition to publishing, The LJS Group provides Consulting Services reaching and marketing to the minority community. We have worked as consultants, analysts, organizers, planners, and mediators for organizations with an interest in effectively reaching special markets.

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Talk Minority Action Group (TMAG) convenes the annual Black History Month Celebration, Pennsylvania African-American Network Convention and the African American/Latino Roundtable. These events feature expert presenters in areas that impact effective inclusion and progress of minority communities across Pennsylvania. The LJS Group is committed to educating and empowering underserved communities and continues to grow their statewide network through events, publications and their online presence.

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Luther and Roxanne enjoy their blended family with four adult children and five grandchildren, are members of the Bethel AME Church family, in Pittsburgh, and believe in service to God and humanity through their work across Pennsylvania.