The celebration of Black History extends far beyond the month of February. There is daily opportunity to pay tribute to the resilience, profound impacts and achievements of Black individuals and communities in the U.S. and around the world.
Black History is rich with stories of courage, brilliance, ingenuity and strength in the face of adversity. In our journey to shine a light on the Black community, we highlight several remarkable individuals. Trailblazers of our time, we honor their experiences, amplify their voices and applaud their invaluable contributions to our shared tapestry of humanity.
Mayor Quentin Hart's words resonate deeply: we stand on the shoulders of giants
"I try to enter situations with a sense of optimism and realism that helps me approach it from the best light."
"...the gold in our lives lies just beyond where we're afraid or unwilling to go. The theme for me of somehow stepping up and being resilient and finding a way and being scared and doing it anyway has happened over and over and over."
"Together we can help modernize our justice system to make it safer and fairer."