Exonerated Five member Yusef Salaam has won a seat on the New York City Council, more than three decades after he was wrongfully accused and convicted as a teenager bit.ly/49qXavJ

Just in: Mississippi's seven statewide Republicans down-ticket from governor coasted to reelection on Tuesday, and the GOP retained legislative control. mississippitoday.org/2023/11/07/rep…

I’m forever proud of my friends who fought until the end for this election (like they do every election in MS) from poll workers, to phone banking, and knocking on doors. I know the work wasn’t easy, but their efforts were relentless!

Hinds Co…. is a big factor in this election! So I’m kinda anxious to see what they put up.

We are so excited to host a wonderful event with Clark Atlanta University!!! We will discuss Careers in U.S. National Security & Foreign Affairs!!! DINSN is so pleased to have our honorees participate in the event. Please check out our panel. #CAU #ClarkAtlanta #CareersinNatSec

Speaker announcement!! @iamshalondas Details on our website: nsgscon.com

I was working at ACLU of Mississippi at the time, & we received calls nationally & internationally b/c they wanted to know how a ICE raid happens in MS. Immigration was not a topic we often discuss in the south. It changed the way I view immigration in our country.

My book has a cover!!!! The Yemen Model looks at the U.S. approach to Yemen over the past two decades, and why it has failed. It’s out in April, but you can pre-order it here or from your favorite bookstore: amazon.com/Yemen-Model-Po… Yale University Press

Word of the Day: Social Impact noun [So-shuhl Im-pakt] Definition: the measurable effects or outcomes that a particular action, initiative, or program has on society or specific communities. #MSVotes #MSV #WOD #WordoftheDay #SocialImpact

Start where you are. Whatever it is you’re thinking of doing. Just START. Perfection doesn’t exist‼️

If you’re an organization in Mississippi doing any social justice or civic engagement work, and your only focus is the central district mainly JXSN, then you’re missing the mark in true activism because the state is bigger than the capital.

I’m watching this interview with Mo'Nique Worldwide & Club Shay Shay. I’ve laughed, cried, and applaud b/c there is so many takeaways, but what’s real is — Her husband is truly the calm in her storm and that there is beautiful within itself.

We’ve come a long a way and that’s worth celebrating! #HappyBlackHistoryMonth

Spence 💚🖤 I love a nice spring look and hair change.

🗣️Really excited to share that we are looking for applicants for our 3rd cohort of next-gen Korean Peninsula specialists! This year’s program will feature both virtual and fully-funded in-person opportunities, as well as an honorarium. Visit our website to learn more! ⤵️

It was an honor to receive a invitation from the The White House National Security Council celebrating with current administration and networking with the next generation of leaders for Women’s History Month as it come to a close. #nationalsecurity #WomensHistoryMonth

Last night fireside chat about international relations and the intersection of domestic policy with New York University, students was delightful. “There’s no real blueprint to career advancement, it’s allowing my gifts to open doors for me, and not being afraid of taking risks.”

🌟 JOIN US for the Democracy In Action Convening! 🌟 📅 Sept. 4-7, 2024 📍 Jackson, MS Get ready for inspiring plenaries and keynotes with Dave Dennis, Sr., Reena Evers-Everette, Joe Kennedy, III, Rukia Lumumba, and many MORE! Register now at democracyinactionconvening.org!

Thrilled to share my first substack post! open.substack.com/pub/shalondasp…

This writing explores the historical context of the political violence that black women have endured, often remaining silent out of fear. The lives of black women have been impacted by the political shift of our country! open.substack.com/pub/shalondasp…