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03/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our Congressional Pilgrimage to Charleston, South Carolina. Building a more perfect union isn’t a finish line—it’s a journey. True unity means rising above differences, working together for the greater good, and letting love guide our actions.



Our thoughts and prayers are with Rev. Jesse Jackson and his family.
02/17/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with Rev. Jesse Jackson and his family.

Tesia is a current PhD student in Counseling Psychology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She graduated from ...
01/30/2026

Tesia is a current PhD student in Counseling Psychology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2023 with a double degree in Psychology & Neurobiology. She is passionate about improving mental health equity for communities of color and is interested in studying sociocultural factors of mental health and intervention implementation/adaptation. Tesia has pursued different service and advocacy roles with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Lean On Me.

Devin Freeman was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in Kernersville, North Carolina. A transfer student fro...
01/30/2026

Devin Freeman was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in Kernersville, North Carolina. A transfer student from the United States Military Academy at West Point, he graduated from the illustrious North Carolina Central University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. A man of faith, Devin believes change for tomorrow begins with the work we do today. His academic passions center on the intersections of politics, law, and public policy, shaped through internships with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Harris–Walz presidential campaign. Devin now attends Cornell’s Brooks School, pursuing a Master of Public Administration, with plans to earn a Juris Doctor next.

Andrew Dominguez Farias is a J.D. Candidate and Public Interest Scholar at the University of Nebraska College of Law. A ...
01/30/2026

Andrew Dominguez Farias is a J.D. Candidate and Public Interest Scholar at the University of Nebraska College of Law. A Houston native and Carleton College Posse Scholar, Andrew has established himself in Lincoln through local nonprofit leadership and community organizing. As a former lobbyist, his legislative and policy successes include establishing the Nebraska Commission on Asian American Affairs, securing free city busing on election days, and creating a Youth Lobby School program. Andrew also advocates for LGBTQ+ communities statewide while serving on the boards of OutNebraska and Star City Pride. Ultimately, Andrew is dedicated to advancing justice through policies that uplift and empower the next generation of Nebraskans.

Anaum Virani is a graduate of the University of Florida where she earned a B.A. in Religion and Political Science. Durin...
01/30/2026

Anaum Virani is a graduate of the University of Florida where she earned a B.A. in Religion and Political Science. During her undergraduate career, she held multiple leadership roles and engaged in community-based work across campus. Her experience spans several sectors of government, including work with the U.S. Department of State and a congressional internship. Her most formative work was a two-year endeavor that took her across Florida to research how non-governmental collectives influence the administration of justice for legal system involved youth. Anaum currently works in the field, building on this research to improve outcomes for children through direct engagement with courts, community organizations, and young people.

Alaina Ruffin is the paralegal for the Human Rights Program at the American Civil Liberties Union. Alaina graduated summ...
01/30/2026

Alaina Ruffin is the paralegal for the Human Rights Program at the American Civil Liberties Union. Alaina graduated summa cm laude from George Mason University, earning an honors B.A. in English Writing & Rhetoric. Through past experiences at the ACLU of Virginia, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Alaina has supported policy and advocacy efforts for racial justice and criminal legal reform on local, state, and federal levels. In November 2025, Alaina served as a fellow for the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent.

Terry Rogers II is a Mississippi-born organizer and activist from a rural community (Quitman, MS) with only two stopligh...
01/30/2026

Terry Rogers II is a Mississippi-born organizer and activist from a rural community (Quitman, MS) with only two stoplights. He is the founder of the Student Coordinating Initiative Justice Team and a student at Tougaloo College. Terry is the 93rd Student Government Association Vice President, where he works to amplify student voices and expand access to opportunity. At just 18 years old, he made history as the youngest person to run for statewide office in Mississippi history, driven by a deep commitment to justice and service. After losing his father to COVID-19, his dedication to public leadership and community advocacy strengthened, grounding his work in faith, resilience, and grassroots action.

Shiv Patel is a second-year student at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, studying Exercise Physiology an...
01/30/2026

Shiv Patel is a second-year student at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, studying Exercise Physiology and striving to become a physician and patient advocate. A North Florida native, he is committed to ensuring care is accessible across race, language, and distance. Shiv’s passion for health equity has led him to found the Student Health Advisory Committee to strengthen student-centered health advocacy on campus, serve on the Board of Directors for CarePoint to expand access to HIV and primary care services, and advocate for cancer policy with the American Cancer Society. He also conducts health equity and oncology research with various institutions.

Quinn Allred is a senior at Dartmouth College from Wake County, North Carolina, majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Ec...
01/30/2026

Quinn Allred is a senior at Dartmouth College from Wake County, North Carolina, majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics with a minor in Public Policy. As a member of both the Christian and LGBTQIA+ communities, Quinn is committed to compassionate leadership rooted in dialogue, service, and bridge-building. He serves as Chairman of the New Hampshire College Democrats, Campaign Manager for Paige Beauchemin for Congress, Democracy Defense Fellow, War and Peace Fellow, and a member of the New Hampshire Democratic Party Executive Committee. Quinn is also the Founding Executive Director of Let Us Lead, a youth-led fellowship empowering young people nationwide to become change-makers in their own communities.

Mackenzie Hill is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, PA. Originally from Hazel Green, AL, Mack...
01/30/2026

Mackenzie Hill is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, PA. Originally from Hazel Green, AL, Mackenzie is studying International Relations in her pursuit of a career in civil or human rights law. Mackenzie is passionate about prisoner rights advocacy, bipartisan political dialogue, and working to address injustices across the Deep South. As a continuation of her efforts, Mackenzie received a U.S Department of State Critical Language Scholarship for Portuguese, was awarded the Making a Difference Fellowship in Grenada to work on drug policy development for youth, and was recognized as a Fulbright-Hays Fellow in South Africa, where she studied principles of nonviolent activism and the Zulu language.

Katrina Greene is a first-generation, Trinidadian-American junior at Cornell University studying Government. Born and ra...
01/30/2026

Katrina Greene is a first-generation, Trinidadian-American junior at Cornell University studying Government. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she is passionate about dismantling legal and economic barriers facing immigrant communities and women of color. At twelve, she presented at the National Urban League and Columbia University’s Teachers College on the criminalization of Black girls, sparking a lifelong commitment to social justice. At Cornell, she serves as a Policy Analyst for the State Policy Advocacy Clinic, Vice President of the Black Ivy Pre-Law Society, and President of External Relations for the Caribbean Students Association. A 2025 Black Girlhood Studies Fellow, Katrina plans to pursue her JD and become a civil rights attorney.

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