by admin | Sep 30, 2025 | Blog, Featured Insights, News, Thought Leadership
Nearly 30 years ago, five of us — bipartisan Congressional staffers on Capitol Hill — joined forces with five African leaders, including officials of the African Union and even a few Heads of State. We locked ourselves into the granular trade details, often late into...
by admin | Jul 17, 2025 | Blog, Featured Insights
In my many encounters with some of the greatest figures of our time—civil rights icons, independence leaders, literary giants, and business pioneers—one truth stands out: they each met pivotal historical moments with courage and decisive action. They were not driven...
by admin | May 26, 2025 | Blog, Featured Insights
I thought I would be more prepared for the news I received today—that my dear former boss, adopted father, and one of the most towering influences in my life, former Congressman Charlie Rangel, had transitioned from labor to reward at the age of 94—weeks short of 95....
by admin | Aug 26, 2024 | Blog, Featured Insights
A few years ago during a normal conversation with my hero, mentor, and friend Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III, he informed me that his remaining time on earth was short. He faced death like he did life—with candor, courage, faith, and optimism. He always conveyed...
by admin | Jun 14, 2022 | Blog, Featured Insights
Africa should be under no illusion about Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. It is the equivalent of France deciding it would like to have Algeria back or Portugal seeking to recover Mozambique and Angola or Britain aspiring to rule once more from the Cape to Cairo....
