Black History Month 2013: Alex Peay and Thomas Russell III

Two members of the Class of 2009---Alex Peay 2009 and Thomas Russell III (pictured)---will deliver a talk titled "Exploring the Challenges & Possibilities of Black Male Leadership."

Alex Peay has made a name as president and founder of Rising Sons, Inc., based in Philadelphia. The non-profit organization's mission is to empower underprivileged youth through personal and professional development while building their communities through service, reversing the negative trends of the urban communities. Through personal attention and guidance, the group's leaders build the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, and provide the resources and opportunities to excel.

Russell is an attorney wtih DLA Piper LLP.