Who can argue with the unquestionable grace and eloquence of the late congresswoman Barbara Jordan? Not really anyone. Interestingly enough, this week the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin will host the 16th Annual Barbara Jordan National Forum, a week of student-led activities to honor her. As Black History […]
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Reflecting during Black History month is not just about reciting the accomplishments of African Americans. It means more than simply celebrating contributions. To me, it means drawing upon their collective wisdom to ascertain their leadership skills. To do so, it seemed necessary to think back to my experience last fall at the Freedom’s Sisters Exhibit […]
This Saturday, November 20th, it will be an honor to be a guest speaker signing my book Leadership Building Blocks: An Insider’s Guide to Success as part the Freedom’s Sisters exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. I could not be more delighted! This traveling 8-city tour sponsored by the Ford Foundation […]
Reflecting about Black History Month 2010 and the numerous contributions of African Americans throughout history, I am reminded of a speech I delivered before the California School Board Association delegate assembly in May 2005. It was a poignant moment for me as a junior school board trustee. I was taking a stand during a high-profile […]