Be the Outsider on the Inside: What Young Leaders Can Learn from Rep. Alisha Morgan

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“Every man and woman is born into the world to do something unique and something distinctive and if he or she does not do it, it will never be done.” – Benjamin E. Mays Alisha Thomas Morgan could have been spending her Saturday in any number of ways. Relaxing at home with husband David and [...]

Young Leaders for Social Change Opens With a Song

“At first I thought I was alone, now I know there are many of us.” – Moses, a young Latino activist via an interpreter I can hear the singing as soon as I step off the elevator. The opening reception for Young Leaders for Social Change has begun and though the festivities have already started, [...]

We’re Not in a Post-Racial World: ABFE’s Commitment to Future Black Leaders

Every seat was filled in the room at the Association of Black Foundation Executives‘ (ABFE) 2009 James A. Joseph Lecture Series and Award Ceremony in Atlanta. In fact, conference organizers had to add rows of extra seats just to accommodate all of the people who wanted to join this important conversation and celebration of black [...]