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Leader’s Stories

How Keturah Herron became the first openly LGBTQ woman elected to the Kentucky Senate

How Keturah Herron became the first openly LGBTQ woman elected to the Kentucky Senate

Keturah Herron (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) is the first openly LGBTQ woman to be elected to the Kentucky Senate.
Rep. Tarra Simmons supports new legislation in Washington state to provide mental health coverage

Rep. Tarra Simmons supports new legislation in Washington state to provide mental health coverage

Rep. Tarra Simmons (Leading with Conviction™ 2018) says there were many points in her recovery that she was denied mental health treatment.
Ladji Ruffin (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) receives Bachelor of Science in criminal justice leadership

Ladji Ruffin (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) receives Bachelor of Science in criminal justice leadership

JLUSA congratulates Ladji Ruffin (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) for graduating from Mercer University’s College of Professional Advancement.
“Second chances are critical”: Kemba Smith-Pradia speaks with <em>Nonprofit Quarterly</em>

“Second chances are critical”: Kemba Smith-Pradia speaks with Nonprofit Quarterly

Kemba Smith-Pradia (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) sat down recently for an interview with Nonprofit Quarterly. Here’s what she had to say!
Dr. Donna Hylton talks with NY1 about her work with A Little Piece of Light

Dr. Donna Hylton talks with NY1 about her work with A Little Piece of Light

Dr. Donna Hylton (Leading with Conviction™ 2015) sat down March 23 with NY1 for Women’s History Month to share her powerful personal story.
Los Angeles Chargers NFL football team highlights Brandon Smith for Black History Month

Los Angeles Chargers NFL football team highlights Brandon Smith for Black History Month

Brandon Smith (Leading with Conviction 2020) grew up in his grandparents’ home, which was destroyed in the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
Kemba movie

Kemba film celebrated during Black History Month

The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival celebrates the film Kemba, highly favorited during the festival, and its social impact.
Keturah Herron on becoming Kentucky’s first openly LGBTQ+ woman elected to the state Senate

Keturah Herron on becoming Kentucky’s first openly LGBTQ+ woman elected to the state Senate

Keturah Herron (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) made history in 2024 as Kentucky’s first openly LGBTQ+ woman elected to the Senate.
JLUSA leaders kick off Live Free Decarceration Fellowship

JLUSA leaders kick off Live Free Decarceration Fellowship

Leading with Conviction™ graduates kick off Live Free Decarceration Fellowship for returning citizens.