Malika Saada Saar '92

Malika Saada Saar is a nationally recognized advocate for the rights of women, girls and vulnerable families. Her legacy of public service includes founding Family Rights and Dignity, a civil rights project for low income and homeless families in California, and Crossing the River, a written and spoken word workshop for mothers in recovery from substance abuse and violence. The William Rogers Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a Brown graduate who exemplifies the University’s mission to prepare alumni for lives of “usefulness and reputation.”

Click here to view article and video on theblackbottom.com.

Click here to view her profile on The Root 100.

Here are some additional articles about Saar and the Rebecca Project:
http://www.rebeccaproject.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=14&Itemid=73

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4187124&sc=emaf

http://www.elle.com/Life-Love/Society-Career-Power/My-Brilliant-Career-Malika-Saada-Saar

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/23/AR2009122303289.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/13/AR2009111303626.html