Assistant Professor of History Brandi Simpson Miller is an Assistant Professor of History at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Miller also serves as the Assistant Director of the Lane Center for Social and Racial Equity. Her research interests include the study of West African foodways from the seventeenth century to the present. Her current……
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Monique Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor Watson is a licensed professional counselor and advocate for mental health in Spartanburg. In addition, she works tirelessly for the well-being of her community in numerous grassroots organizations, including hosting local food drives and advocating for wellness and justice in Black neighborhoods at City Council meetings. For her leadership in the South……
Toni Sutton
Community Organizer Sutton is a grassroots activist and community organizer with the Concerned Citizens of the South Side. Her campaigns to preserve Black history in Spartanburg and to voice community concerns have had a major impact in Spartanburg, where she is frequently cited in the Spartanburg Herald and GoUpstate.com. Most recently, Toni has presented on……
James A. Jones
Attorney, Immigration Law in Spartanburg and a graduate of Wofford College, he began his tenure with immigration law and procedure at Florida State University College of Law. He now dedicates his efforts full-time to representing clients in a range of immigration issues. In addition to his work in immigration law, James has been an active……
Dr. Bria Harper
Assistant Professor of English Dr. Bria Harper is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. As an only child, Bria was surrounded by communities of Black women that nurtured her and sparked her passionate for community engagement amongst Black girls and women. Bria is a graduate of The University of Alabama- Tuscaloosa with a Bachelor of Arts……