Johnnie-Mae Shannon Watkins was a brave, strong, brilliant, unsung American hero. This Tupelo, Mississippi native was a trailblazing civil rights activist in Washington, D.C. during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Working together with her husband, Joseph T. Watkins, Johnnie-Mae changed the face of the federal workforce in Washington. This is her remarkable story.

The never-ending legal battles for justice in America continue, with no end in sight. These battles are just as cruel, ugly, and vicious as they were in the 1970s. This time, there are very few lawyers who are qualified, capable, and committed to fighting and winning them.

Educational excellence for Black school-age students is a realistic and achievable goal. It has been accomplished many times in the past, despite America's historical mistreatment of its Black citizens and other marginalized groups. It is more than possible to achieve this worthy goal, once again. This article explains what it takes to do so.

By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published (via Facebook) on November 9, 2014; Republished on March 12, 2024 Scottsboro Boy Clarence Norris (left) celebrated his pardon with Dr. Levi Watkins (right) in the President's office at Alabama State University on November 29, 1976. My father told me the story of the Scottsboro Boys when I was a young boy. I never forgot it. This was the case that motivated me to become a lawyer. My father was extremely proud that I was the att

By: Donald V. Watkins September 29, 2022 I never got a chance to properly say "goodbye" to three of the bravest men I have met in life. ...

By Donald V. Watkins ©Copyrighted and Published (via Facebook) on June 10, 2016; Updated and Republished on February 13, 2018 I often...