AKAlades

Dr. Deborah D. Desir of the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, appeared on a televised panel entitled, “Women: Maintaining Health and Well-being” on Citizens Television’s 21^st Century Conversations.  Click here to read more about what Dr. Desir says about women of color and osteoporosis. 

Katurah A. Bryant, LMFT shares her insight on relationships in her article As Is... written for The FLOW. 

Krissie Williams publishes her first novel, Adventures in Martyrdom.  To purchase copies of her book, visit http://krissietheauthor.com/. 

The Soros Foundation awards Dr. Khalilah L. Brown-Dean the Justice Advocacy Fellowship.  This fellowship funds outstanding individuals to initiate innovative policy advocacy projects that will have a measurable impact on the United States criminal justice system.

The Junior League of Greater New Haven inducted Ashika Brinkley as its new president for 2009-2010.  Founded in 1923, the non-profit women's organization provides leadership, volunteer training, and service opportunities to its members.

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, Louisiana interviews Dr. Shuana Tucker-Sims for her current research on issues related to urban schooling.

Dr. Khalilah L. Brown-Dean speaks about race and justice and the presidential election on the panel "On Victory: Have We Won the Race?"

Elicia Pegues Spearman leads workplace and domestic violence initiative at The Aetna, Inc.

The New Haven Independent interviews Ashika Brinkley for her work assisting minorities and low-income people better manage their asthma.

Rising leaders, Moy Ogilvie and Evelyn Williams, are graduates of the 2008 Quest Program sponsored by the Leadership Greater Hartford.