AKAlades

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.

Doris Dumas speaks to The New Haven Register about Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter's Voter Empowerment Campaign for the 2008 Presidential Election. 

Jacquelyn Wilson runs 26.2 miles in 5 hours and 4 minutes in the ING New York City Marathon raising $4,100 to benefit Hole in the Wall Camps, Inc.

The Connecticut Law Tribune recognizes Attorney Vanessa D. Roberts as one of Connecticut's high achieving women in the field of law.  Attorney Roberts, this year, also received the Alumni Legacy Award from the New Haven Public School Foundation, Inc. and the Professional Award from the Elm City Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.