:: After 14 years on Durham’s Civilian Police Review Board, including as Chair (2013-2022), I’m stepping down. Proud of our work to ensure transparency & fairness, like removing barriers for citizens with convictions, extending complaint timelines & boosting community engagement.
:: Humbled and honored to have been re-elected as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the West End Community Foundation, Inc. (WECF, Inc.) which owns and operates the Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park.
:: Presented Empowering Boys & Young Men of Color for Postsecondary Access & Success: A Career Readiness Approach, at the 2023 Early College Summit convened by @RTI_Intl Center for Education Services. The workshop was conducted as Executive Director of the @CHH_Foundation.
:: Earned the Certificate in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Research Certificate from the The @Odum_Institute at @UNCResearch
The certificate equips participants to create & sustain conditions in research labs & workspaces that fosters inclusivity in the conduct of research.
:: The @DurhamCounty Juvenile Crime Prevention Council is soliciting proposals for intervention/prevention programs to serve delinquent and at-risk youth. The anticipated allocation for Durham County is $701,101.
The application deadline is March 17, 2023 by 5:00PM.
:: Humbled, honored & privileged to have been appointed to the Andrea Harris Racial Equity Task Force by North Carolina Governor @RoyCooperNC as the Executive Director of the @CHH_Foundation.
:: Humbled, honored & privileged to have been elected Chair of the Durham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) representing the nonprofit sector as the Visionary & Executive Director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc.(@CHH_Foundation)
:: Devastated!
Gun violence was not suppose to be part of your narrative.
You were one of the brightest lights of our community - a twinkling star shining as guidance to other boys and young men of color seeking to find themselves and their way in life.
This pain hurts! 💔
:: Completed the required 8 hours of training to serve as Chief Judge of Precinct 8 - Morehead Montessori for the Durham County Board of Elections to provide efficient, impartial & honest election administration & ensure that voters can cast their ballots in convenience & privacy
:: Two weeks ago, attended and completed training as Chief Judge for Precinct 8 - Morehead Montessori for the Durham County Board of Elections (@dcovotes)
:: Durham offers so much more than drugs, gangs and guns!
We must do the real work to fix these broken, ineffective and unresponsive systems that create disparities in life outcomes.
We can fix this! @WNCN@ABC11_WTVD@WRAL@SpectacularMag@SpecNews1RDU
:: The gun violence in Durham is the direct result of a broken education & workforce readiness system! Every time a black boy or man dies, it outrageous me & drives me to work harder to connect with & support them to discover, pursue & live constructive and prosperous lives!
:: Humbled and honored to have been elected to the Board of Directors of @thegdbcc to invest in the growth and development of the Black entrepreneur, the Black business, and the Black business ecosystem in Durham, North Carolina to achieve Black economic freedom.
:: Humbled & honored @SpectacularMag featured my selection as a Social Justice Fellow focusing on workforce equity for boys and young men of color!
:: Congratulations to our ED @dklangley on joining the Scholarship Committee of the @bullcityschools to electronically review student applications, assist in interviewing student applicants and provide award recommendations. @MBK_Alliance@CitiesUnited
:: The @CityofDurhamNC Civilian Police Review Board will hold a Community Police Relations Forum on Wednes. April 28, 2021 @ 6PM to share feedback on @TheDurhamPolice complaint process & community police relations. Let your voice be heard! @ABC11_WTVD@WRAL@WNCN@SpecNews1RDU