Know Your Self: An Interview with Sheryl E. Davis

"Be true to yourself, but before that, know who you are." -Sheryl E. DavisEpisode Summary: In this episode, BlackFemaleProject Founder Precious J. Stroud talks with Sheryl Evans Davis, educator, organizer, and Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Sheryl’s self-described purpose in life is to elevate and amplify community voice. In her conversation with Precious, Sheryl discusses her commitment to equitable systems change, what she’s learned along her journey, and the sense of spirituality that’s kept her grounded and sustained along the way.This episode is sponsored by: Cathy E. Barragan (Become a sponsor today: www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate)GUESTSheryl Evans Davis is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Davis has been a school teacher and program director working with a diverse group of people from pre-school to senior citizens. Davis encourages everyone to exercise respect, honor diverse experiences and to be inclusive. Over the last year Davis has been helping to build out an equity framework with community stakeholders and city departments in San Francisco. Davis earned her BA from San Francisco State, an MPA from the University of San Francisco and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. from the University of Southern California.Twitter: @sheryldavissfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheryl.e.davis/aboutHOSTPrecious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject FounderPrecious envisions a world in which marketing images and messages uplift the dignity of Black women, and harmful stereotypes are no longer present. She launched PJS Consultants in 2014 to address the communications needs of leaders and organizations who value justice. Her clients enjoy elevated brand recognition and awareness because their stories stand out. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net. #BlackFemaleProjectRESOURCESSan Francisco Human Rights Commission https://sf-hrc.org/Langston Hughes Dream Keeper https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-dream-keeper/Maya Angelou “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me At All” https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/life-doesn-t-frighten-me/Harriet Tubman https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/harriet-tubmanSojourner Truth https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sojourner-truthHoward Thurman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_ThurmanBen Mays https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_MaysLighthouse for the Blind http://lighthouse-sf.org Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/