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“The most dangerous criminal may be the man gifted with reason, but with no morals.”

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There are moments in this work when the grind of systems change can feel invisible.

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Dear Friends, Partners, and Community Champions, As the calendar turns to 2025, we find ourselves

Hello Friends, As we acknowledge and celebrate Black History Month, I am reminded of the

Dear Friends, Nearly one year ago, I wrote my first newsletter to you and thanked

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“Those who engineer will agree that the tallest buildings in the world are built on

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