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Japan-America Society of Georgia Thank you very much to the Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) for featuring me as a guest on their video/podcast series “Have a Coke and Tea.” As a member of JASG, I enjoyed talking with Yoshi Domoto, Executive Director of JASG and host of the show. We explored topics such as […]
Texas Southern University Thank you to Dr. Karen Kossie-Chernyshev, Professor in the Department of History at Texas Southern University for inviting me to serve as moderator of “And Still We Rise!: Black Women Scholars in the Ebony Tower since 1965.” This powerful conversation highlighted the educational journeys and professional contributions of Black women scholars at […]
International Women’s Think Tank Women are making an impact around the globe! In commemoration of Women’s History Month, the International Women’s Think Tank (IWTT) hosted the “Women’s Empowerment Roundtable Summit.” What an honor it was to serve as an advisory board member and moderator for this event. Seeking to ensure a sustainable future by empowering […]
Chai and Just Chat Thank you to Nazeera Dawood, host and moderator, of “Chai and Just Chat” for inviting me to join her panel discussion “Black Influence on Brown: Impactful, Bold and Beautiful.” During this engaging discussion, this distinguished panel of scholars and activists explored the historical connection of the African American and South Asian […]
US Embassy Monrovia and US Embassy in Zambia The world looks to America to inspire their movements for social change, and African Americans have played a vital role in these movements to make America the beacon of hope for the world. That is why it was such an honor for me to serve as the […]
Women in Sports and Entertainment Atlanta Chapter The Women in Sports and Entertainment (WISE) Atlanta Chapter held “Race Relations: A Playbook for Success,” an enlightening and informative live discussion on the meaning of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). The panel of DE&I trailblazers included Justin Reyes, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Major League […]
Podcasting has become a powerful digital tool for educating, enlightening and inspiring people across the world. That is why I was delighted to be a speaker for the Podfest Global Summit 2021 Women in Podcasting Microcon. What a wonderful experience to connect with and share the stage with such delightful women podcasters: Raquel Ark, “Listen IN” […]
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute 39th National Conference Despite the global pandemic, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute moved forward with hosting its 39th National Conference, February 18-20, 2021. Its theme this year was “New Leadership, A New Beginning.” Despite having to be held virtually this year, the USHLI National Conference continued its tradition of […]
Black History Month begins today, and I am excited to launch the celebration by featuring the history of the Atlanta Daily World. Founded in 1928 by W.A. Scott, the Atlanta Daily World became the first successful African American-owned daily newspaper in the United States. In 1997, Scott’s granddaughter Alexis Scott became its publisher until Real […]
What a pleasure it was for me to serve as a panellist for the American Bar Association (ABA) “Constructive Community Conversations: Racism, Police Reform and the Role of Attorneys,” on December 15, 2020. The ABA Dispute Resolution Section, Diversity Committee, and Public Disputes and Consensus Building Committee hosted the virtual event. According to the organizers, […]
