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The Gift of Grandparents
I reflect on the lives of my beloved grandparents. Continue reading
Ciudad de Mexico (Mexico City)
What’s better than a long weekend? A trip to an incredible international city over a long weekend. After considering a couple of options, my law school buddy, Harry, and I excitedly agreed to visit Mexico City for the first … Continue reading
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An Insider’s View of Today’s SCOTUS Arguments on Voter Purging in Ohio
This piece appears on Advancement Project’s blog. Earlier today, the Supreme Court of the United States held the oral argument for Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute. This case concerns the maintenance of states’ voter rolls under the National Voter Registration … Continue reading
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The Day Fear and Ignorance Prevailed
One year later, I reflect on a day that stands out in infamy – November 8, 2016. This piece also appears on Advancement Project’s Medium page. The cool breeze of a brisk November Tuesday felt familiar. Oddly enough, it … Continue reading
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Reflections on a Season of Transition
Forgive my silence for the past few months – life’s transitions often fall into and flow through one another. After an excellent year at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, I joined Advancement Project as a staff attorney … Continue reading
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Dear Friend – The Millennial Moment
Proud to support my high school colleague, Janice Bonsu, and her teammates at The Millennial Moment. I urge you to visit their website for more information on this fascinating project. In the meantime, check out my letter by clicking on … Continue reading
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HBCUs: Much greater than a brief photo opportunity
This piece appears on various publications associated with the Trice Edney News Wire, including The New Pittsburgh Courier. I love historically Black colleges and universities, commonly referred to as HBCUs. I’m certainly biased, as I’m a graduate of Howard University … Continue reading
The Essential Nature of HBCUs
This piece originally appeared in Diverse Issues in Higher Education on February 2, 2017. Even though my formal education is finished, I still find myself conversing about my college choice in various circles frequently. These casual dialogues often pose some … Continue reading
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The Rich History and Current Relevance of America’s HBCUs
This piece originally appeared in AFRO News on February 2, 2017. On January 9, 2017, the remedial phase of The Coalition for Equity and Excellence in Maryland Higher Education, et al. v. The Maryland Higher Education Commission, et al. kicked … Continue reading
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A Tribute to Terence Crutcher and Keith Scott
This piece originally appeared on the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law‘s blog. The warm rays of sun welcomed us on to I-40 just as we passed downtown Oklahoma City. My father and I found mutual excitement in the … Continue reading
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