I am deeply honored to be named a recipient of the 31st Annual For My People Awards , presented by the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University. The awards luncheon will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.  in the JSU Student Center Ballroom. Since 1996, the For My People Awards have recognized individuals and institutions whose work has made an indelible contribution to African American history and culture. Rooted in the legacy of poet and scholar