Neighborhood Leadership Academy Examines Shared Community History as Key to Developing Impactful Leaders During Recent Session
Leadership Anne Arundel’s Neighborhood Leadership Academy recently convened a session focused on shared community history, highlighting the importance of understanding the past in shaping effective, forward-thinking leaders. The session brought participants into key historic spaces and community sites across Annapolis, where they engaged in discussions, guided learning experiences, and leadership reflections that deepened their awareness of local history and its lasting impact on present-day community development. Participants took part in a guided tour of the historic Old Fourth Ward led by guest facilitator Janice Hayes-Williams, beginning at the First Baptist Church of Annapolis and including a stop at the Stanton Community Center. Hayes-Williams provided insight into the consequences of past systemic harms and the lasting impact of community advocacy. The group subsequently traveled to the Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center for the...
