As someone who has lived under despots and dictators, I know that words — especially from those in power — carry with them seeds to unite or destroy, to uplift or oppress.

https://www.postbulletin.com/opinion/columns/wale-elegbede-leadership-and-the-power-of-words

We have made great strides in our nation since Dr. King’s speech, but a lot of work still remains, including in Rochester.

https://www.postbulletin.com/rochester-in-color/wale-elegbede-building-trust-is-essential-in-our-society

When people think about trust, several words may come to mind such as having confidence in another person's intentions, motives and sincerity, or having a firm belief in the reliability or ability of someone or something. The topic of trust has been studied for a long time and scholarly research on it now spans over 64 years. In the context of society or social terms, social trust is the belief in…