Category: Black Excellence
Cleopatra Tucker, a dedicated public servant and Morgan State University alum, has secured re-election to the New Jersey State Legislature, reaffirming her decades-long commitment to her constituents. Since first taking office, Tucker has been a vocal advocate for senior citizens, veterans, and educational equity. Her legislative work has focused on improving healthcare access, protecting pension […]
At just a young age, Jaden L. Williams has become Mayor of Stockbridge, Georgia, representing a new generation of Black leadership emerging from HBCUs. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University, Williams’ election signals a shift toward youthful innovation and civic engagement in Georgia politics. Williams’ vision centers on fostering community unity, supporting small businesses, and […]
Leonardo Williams, a former educator and small business owner, has been elected Mayor of Durham, North Carolina, ushering in a leadership era rooted in inclusion and opportunity. A graduate of North Carolina Central University, Williams embodies the HBCU tradition of servant leadership. Williams previously served on the Durham City Council, where he was known for […]
Dr. Dorcey Applyrs has made history as the first Black woman elected mayor of Albany, New York, marking a new chapter in the city’s leadership. A proud graduate of Albany State University, an HBCU known for shaping community-centered leaders, Applyrs brings to the role a deep commitment to public health, civic equity, and youth empowerment. […]
Bayard Rustin was one of the most brilliant yet often overlooked strategists of the American civil rights movement, a man whose intellect, vision, and moral courage helped shape the direction of Black liberation in the 20th century. As an adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, and […]
