In 2020, Thompson was among a group of individuals who were strongly pressing for an African American woman to be on the Democratic presidential ticket, and as a result he was invited by CNN to respond to the selection of Vice President Kamala Harris as the first Black woman VP candidate. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, American Jewish Committee Distinguished Leadership Dinner, Federal Bench and Bar Conference for the Eastern District of Michigan, University of Iowa, Dillard University etc. Jesse Jackson Sr., and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition honored Thompson with the Let Freedom Ring Journalism Award at a ceremony in downtown Detroit marking the 50th anniversary death of Dr. King. He was awarded for being Detroit’s preeminent voice of conscience and courage and for pushing economic equality issues in the tradition of Dr. King. For information about how to attend the Palm Leaf Women’s Leadership Luncheon contact Valerie Eaglin (734 645 2448) and Paulette Dozier (734 697 3808).

Source: Forbes May 05, 2024 08:09 UTC