Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander (1898-1989) became the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and in 1927 became the first Black woman to be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar. Previously she had been one of the first three women in...
By Ludwig Gaines, President & Co-Founder, The NIL Group, Vincent Strategies As we progress through 2025, the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape continues to transform, presenting new opportunities and challenges for colleges, universities, and...
As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has been called the “anchor liberal in the judicial system” and “the minority leader of the judicial branch of government.” Although lately known for writing tough dissents on SCOTUS decisions, as a judge in...
The late Barbara Jordan is often considered a trailblazer for African American women in a state where white men traditionally called the shots, but perhaps more importantly, she remains an icon of integrity. Jordan brought integrity, brilliance, and clarity of thought...
Vincent Strategies CEO Dr. Gregory J. Vincent and Project Director Leslie Blair recently served on a panel for the University of Texas at Austin College of Education to discuss the book As We Saw It: The Story of Integration at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr....
Black History Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate remarkable faith leaders who shaped American Christianity through their courage and dedication. In 1787, two friends and ministers—the Rev. Absalom Jones and the Rev. Richard Allen—co-founded the Free African...
As we kick off 2025, the landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Author Ludwig Gaines, JD, President & Co-Founder of the 360 NIL Group at Vincent Strategies, discusses recent key developments that will shape how colleges,...
Ludwig P. Gaines, JD, is the co-founder and president of the Vincent Strategies NIL group specializing in empowering colleges and universities to navigate the complexities of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations while maximizing opportunities for their...
Confederate monuments and memorials have recently received national attention, notably in Virginia, where legislators debated a bill offering protection of Confederate monuments. Similarly, discussions have emerged around restoring Confederate names to US military...
By Ludwig Gaines, JD, Vincent Strategies Since its passage in 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments has transformed the landscape of education and sports, mandating that institutions receiving federal funds ensure gender equity. For decades, its impact has...
Today, January 15, 2025, marks Martin Luther King Jr.’s 96th birthday. In memory of the great civil rights leader, we post an abbreviated version of a sermon Dr. Gregory Vincent gave in 2020. The remarks remain significant in 2025 as we move forward in an uncertain...
Leaning into Inclusive Excellence: Turning Points in History During the past few years, inclusive excellence has become a politically charged issue, with some states banning initiatives focused on improving diversity, equity and inclusion. There have been holdouts...