Fannie Lou Hamer was beaten for wanting something millions of Americans now possess and too often leave unused: The vote. That fact should disturb us. […]
Shirley Chisholm: The Courage to Make the Impossible Discussable
She taught this nation that political courage begins when someone is willing to ask, “Why not?”—and then possesses the strength and grace to stand inside the conflict that follows.
Enshrining Jasmine Crockett: Recognition Beyond the Election
Whether history ultimately defines her by legislative accomplishments, courtroom precision, public advocacy, or the unmistakable force of her voice, she represents something that extends beyond a single campaign. She stands in a long tradition of Black women who have accepted extraordinary public scrutiny while refusing to diminish themselves to meet it…
Lani Guinier, A Champion for Justice, Equality, Empowerment and Democracy
We may have lost the presence of Lani Guinier due to Alzheimer at age 71 (January 7, 2022) but her legacy as a legal theorist, […]
Letitia James, NY Attorney General
Understanding my professional life involved ambitious efforts to achieve educational pursuits and jobs defining who I was, where I was, and how I was. Recognizing […]
Our Future Leader in Tamika Mallory
Tamika Mallory is the daughter of activist/organizing parents and co-founding members of the National Action Network with Al Sharpton. Even with this influence, she pondered […]
Gianna ‘GiGi’ Bryant – Kobe’s daughter and athlete
I was compelled to acknowledge Gianna Bryant because she was following in her father’s foot steps to become a professional basketball player. One can only […]
Yvette Carnell Co-founder of #ADOS American Descendants of Slavery
What is definition of reparations? ‘The making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged.’
Carlita Victoria a Rising Star!
I know Carlita Victoria through her mother, Cathey, with whom I met when working at the City of Raleigh. She was involved with Community Services […]
Rissi Palmer, Artist Musician
One evening a friend and I went to the Pour House in downtown Raleigh to listen to music. The brick alley way entry reminded me […]