Barr Fellows Program

It was more of a formality, but I had to submit a letter of support for Project HIP-HOP's participation in the Barr Fellows Program. More formally, it is actually a nomination for our Executive Director, Mariama White-Hammond. So, this is really just a shout-out. lol. I had to start it out all cutesy to keep you reading though. Clue-clue-clue...Desert Sorm. LOL.

The Barr Fellows Program honors the contributions of the most gifted and experienced leaders in the Boston area. Over a three-year period that includes a sabbatical, international travel, a series of retreats, and peer learning, these distinguished leaders have an important opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of their organizations and find the inspiration to attain even higher levels of effectiveness, creativity, and innovation.

She awed me when we first met and continues to inspire me to this day. So instead of bestowing praise as an after-thought, how I give some credit where it due. A shout-out also goes to Marvin Martin of the Greater Four Corners Action Coalition and Jesse Solomon of the Boston TEacher Residency Program; two fellas I know are doing great work in the city who joined her in the Barr Fellows Class of 2009 cohort of 12 leaders. Word.