Like most dedicated achievers, Richard Watkins and Yunina Barbour-Payne are more concerned about the work they do than any accolades they might receive as a result.

But last night, they were celebrated as two of the local African-American community's best and brightest stars at the Chestnut Street Family YMCA's 29th Annual Black Achievers Awards Celebration.

The event, held at the Kentucky International Convention Center, celebrates academic and volunteer achievements of African Americans from   more »