We must all ask ourselves, what can I do? Where and how can I make a difference? And, beyond that spirit of solidarity, we need to start asserting ourselves, by standing up, speaking out on the issues that affect our lives, and demanding that African-American voices be heard at the tables where decisions are being made.
--Sheila C. Johnson, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, CEO of Salamander Hospitality, LLC, Vice Chairman of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, President and Managing Partner of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, Film Producer, Global Ambassador for CARE and founding partner of BET (Black Entertainment Television)
*Quote excerpted from, Remembering Our Past, Taking Responsibility for Our Future, Huffington Post, 8/26/11
“Life is a great big canvas and you should throw all the paint on it you can.”
--Sheila C. Johnson, Vice chairman of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, (Co-owner of the Washington Mystics, Wizards and Capitals)
Every Tuesday, WOMEN AT LIBERTY provides a platform for a variety of voices and resources to develop, encourage, and strengthen women leaders. This weeks feature: Sheila C. Johnson. For more information on WOMEN AT LIBERTY's Leadership Tuesdays, see http://www.womenatliberty.com.
Advice: “Never lose sight of who you really are, follow your passion, never demean yourself around anyone, stay truly focused and make sure that you maintain your moral compass.”
--Sheila C. Johnson, Vice chairman of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, (Co-owner of the Washington Mystics, Wizards and Capitals)
Every Tuesday, WOMEN AT LIBERTY provides a platform for a variety of voices and resources to develop, encourage, and strengthen women leaders. For more information on WOMEN AT LIBERTY's Leadership Tuesdays, see http://www.womenatliberty.com.
"I have found that having strong women in positions of leadership makes all the difference for any organization." --Sheila C. Johnson from, Why Sports Teams Need Women Owners, BLACKVOICES
