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… Read More »The Iconic Barbara Jordan Led and Served with Integrity
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… Read More »Honoring Black History Month: As We Saw It
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 Society in… Read More »Black History is American History: Celebrating Remarkable Faith Leaders
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 bases. Given these public conversations, it reminds… Read More »The Troubling Legacy of Confederate Statues: Memories and Monuments in the Public Space
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… Read More »Reminders of Justice and Faith on MLK’s 96th Birthday
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 however, such… Read More »Inclusive Excellence for the Public Good
Our country lauds President Carter for his remarkable faith-based servant leadership and steadfast human and civil rights commitment. President Carter appointed more women and minority federal judges than all 38 presidents before him combined. The photos show that he appointed… Read More »President Jimmy Carter ’s Enduring Legacy: Advancing Civil Rights through Court Appointments
December and January are meaningful celebratory months around the globe—whether celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Bodhi Day, Pancha Ganapati, Winter Solstice or the Lunar New Year, it is also a time of peace and reflection. In this spirit, Vincent Strategies is… Read More »Wishing You a Blessed and Joyous Holiday: Reflections from Interfaith Action’s “A Night Under One Sky”
