Dr. James is always open to celebrating her African American heritage. In fact, one of her favorite things to do is to share leadership lessons from her grandmother who was a self-made woman that grew up in the time of segregation. Despite experiencing discrimination and marginalization her grandmother was able to reside in different states, learn various trades, and earn educational achievements.
In February of 2022, Dr. James honored her grandmother's legacy through a series of discussions she conducted for the African American Heritage Resource Group at Marsh McLennan. During these talks, she discussed characteristics of resilience and utilized examples from her grandmother's legacy to guide the audience in better understanding specific constructs.
As Black History Month winds down, Dr. James reminds us all of the need to always recognize the contributions of all African Americans who have come before us. In her words, "we stand on the shoulder of giants who, despite hardship, were never afraid to fall."
Happy Black History Month. !