Nationally, many people knew Washington, D.C.’s “Mayor for Life” Marion Barry for drug use. And then many people criticized Washingtonians for re-electing him. Despite his transgressions, as a politician, he did amazing things for Washington, D.C. My generation, in particular, benefited (and still benefits) from his time as mayor due to our access to jobs as … Continue reading
My greatest work comes in the community. Marion Barry, Mayor, Politician, Civil Rights Activist, LeMoyne Owen College ’58, Fisk University ’60 Continue reading
E. Clare Stewart is graduate of Fisk University and Meharry Medical College, School of Graduate Studies and Research. She currently serves as the Community Coordinator for the HBCU Wellness Project at Fisk University. Follow her on twitter at @EClareStewart. “Wellness For Our Community, Fitness For Our Future” This statement has guided the HBCU Wellness Project since its … Continue reading
