The Perils of Leadership in Higher Education’s Internet Age
President A. Zachary Faison Jr. of Edward Waters University recently provoked deep thought when he posted on LinkedIn about what he called the “perils of leadership.” He wrote candidly that leaders must accept three realities. Leaders will have to make difficult decisions that people will not like.
Religious Liberty, Public Duty, and the Limits of Office
The recent petition seeking to revive challenges to same sex marriage rights has once again placed the constitutional clash between religious freedom and public duty at the forefront of legal discourse. At its center is a familiar figure, Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who, after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), refused to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples, citing her personal religious beliefs.
Is the Supreme Court Reshaping the Balance of American Power?
As a law student, I am trained to believe that the Constitution is more than parchment. It is a guidepost, a living compact between people and government. But the recent United States Supreme Court term sends a chilling message.
Juneteenth and the Unfinished Promise of America
On June 19, 1865, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, informing enslaved African Americans that they were free. That day, now known as Juneteenth, marks the delayed but decisive announcement of freedom for the last remaining enslaved Black people in the United States.
Leading with Purpose: The Power of Mindfulness in Leadership!
Leadership today is increasingly complex. Whether in politics, business, nonprofit organizations, or higher education, leaders face a continuous stream of demands. Some are urgent and require immediate decisions.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Protecting Your Peace!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time to reflect, raise awareness, and take intentional steps to prioritize our emotional and physical well-being. In a world that often asks us to do more, be more, and move faster, it is vital that we pause, take inventory of our inner lives, and protect our peace.
Authentic Leadership and Human Dignity
Authentic Leadership and the Moral Imperative of Respecting Human Dignity In a time of political division and moral uncertainty, real leadership begins with respect, for identity, for difference, and above all, for people. Leadership is often misunderstood as the ability to command, manage, or persuade.
Black Women Are the Foundation: Lifting the Legacy!
In the American story, there are those whose names are written in bold and those whose hands built the very lines we read from. Black women have long been the latter. They are the unseen architects of movements, the quiet strategists behind victories, and the nurturers of hope during the darkest times.
Living Life with Purpose: A Good Friday Reflection
On this Good Friday, I find myself deep in thought, pondering what it truly means to live a life of purpose. I have always believed in lifting people up. It is a core part of who I am.
Defying the Court: President Trump’s Assault on the Rule of Law
On April 10, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling ordering the federal government to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The Court ruled that his removal violated federal immigration law and constitutional due process. The order was clear and constitutionally binding.