by Michael Lawson | Aug 26, 2023 | President Message
Today, we take the timeout to celebrate the life of Clarence Alexander Avant, also known as the Godfather, who passed away on August 13, 2023. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Godfather as one who founds, supports, or inspires. Synonyms for the word Godfather...
by Michael Lawson | Aug 13, 2023 | President Message, In The News
Our Tribute to Professor Charles James Ogletree, Jr., an American Legal Scholar, a Champion of Justice and a Dear Friend. On August 4, 2023, America and the world lost one of my generation’s most humble, intelligent, and consequential leaders, Professor...
by Michael Lawson | Jul 20, 2023 | President Message, Education, Race
How Toussaint L’Ouverture Championed Freedom In the enduring narrative of human resilience, certain figures distinguished themselves, casting an immense shadow that eclipses their era and shapes the course of future generations. One such individual is Toussaint...
by Michael Lawson | Jul 10, 2023 | President Message, Advocacy, Race
A Dialogue in Dichotomy When fireworks lit up the summer sky on the 4th of July, it signified, for many, a celebration of the birth of a nation founded in 1776 on the tenets of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all of its citizens. This year, with the...
by Michael Lawson | Jul 3, 2023 | President Message, Education
It is another sad day for our country. On Friday, the conservative majority of the Supreme Court chose to prohibit Affirmative Action programs used by Harvard University and the University of North Carolina for college admission. The decision by this super...
by Michael Lawson | Jun 25, 2023 | President Message
In the tranquil beauty of Napa Valley, a story of generational wealth stolen from Black families emerges from historical archives. Much like the tragic events of the Tulsa Massacre, this story of the violent acquisition and theft of land and wealth that legally...
