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ALISHAALISHAALISHA
THOMASTHOMASTHOMAS MORGANMORGANMORGAN
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About Alisha (short bio) About Alisha (full bio)
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Alisha Thomas Morgan media kit and book overview
As a rising star on the national scene, Alisha Thomas
Morgan is an engaging political voice with a lot to say!
Alisha made history in 2002 as the first African American
elected to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives
from Cobb County. First elected at age 23, she is now serv-
ing her fourth term. Alisha is author of No Apologies: Power-
ful Lessons in Life & Politics, her debut book based upon her
unapologetic philosophy to speak truth to power and the les-
sons she‟s learned through her political journey.
Alisha is a sought after speaker and trainer whose story inspires audiences
of all ages. Alisha is an authority on several topics including women‟s em-
powerment, civic leadership and engagement, education, and more. Her
powerful message of overcoming obstacles and achieving the impossible has
reached a wide range of audiences. Alisha has received numerous awards
including the "Most Honorable Elected Official” award and the “Unsung
Heroine” award. Ebony magazine listed her as one of the nation‟s leaders
under 30 in 2009. Essence magazine called her “One of Fifteen Women of the
New Power Generation.” Alisha has also been featured in Marie Claire
magazine as one the women who has “Made it by 30 and You Can Too!”
A graduate of Spelman College, Alisha earned a B.A. in Sociology and
Drama. She is married to David L. Morgan and they have a daughter,
Lailah, and son, Rashaan.
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Alisha Thomas Morgan made history at age 23, by becoming the first
African-American to represent the Cobb County serve in the Georgia
House of Representatives (District 39). Now 33, she is serving in her
fifth term and remains one of the youngest and most vocal female mem-
bers of the entire Georgia General Assembly. An author, powerful politi-
cal voice, inspirational speaker and empowering trainer, Morgan is
poised to be one of the most influential women of the 21st century.
In the past year, Morgan released her first book, No Apologies:
Powerful Lessons in Life & Politics. Based upon her personal philosophy
and real-life journey, this novel is an unapologetic narrative that speaks
truth to power and offers lessons learned throughout Morgan’s political
passage. Since the book‟s debut, Morgan continues to gain local and
national acclaim.
She has been featured in national publications and media outlets including Ebony Magazine‟s
“Nation’s 30 Leaders who are under 30”, AOL Black Voices‟ “America’s Young Civil Rights Heroes” list,
and Essence Magazine‟s fifteen women of the “New Power Generation.” Other media clips include a fea-
ture article in Marie Claire magazine called “I Made it By 30 and You Can Too!” and quotations in the
New York Times, The Washington Post, and on CSPAN and BET.
Morgan has also gained numerous awards for her service, training and political advocacy. These
awards include the, “Joe Mack Wilson „People‟s Champion Award‟” from the Cobb Democratic Party,
the “Community Advocate Award” by the Atlanta Urban League Young Professionals, the “Excellence
in Service” Award by the Mexican American Legal Defense & Education Fund (MALDEF), the
“Unsung Heroine” Award by the Anti-Defamation League, and the “Leadership Change Maker Award”
by the National Action Network. As a statewide leader in education reform, Morgan has gained notori-
ety through awards such as the “Champion for Choice” award from the American Federation for Chil-
dren, the “Impact Award” from the Georgia Charter School Association, and the “Putting Kids First”
award from the Ohio Coalition.
Morgan is a graduate of Spelman College in Atlanta, GA where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree
in both Sociology and Drama. She resides in Austell, GA with husband David, a member of the Cobb
County School Board, and daughter Lailah. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority In-
corporated, and serves on several boards in the metro Atlanta area including the Cobb County CASA
Advisory Board, the Joseph E. Lowery Institute for Human Rights and the Georgia Coalition for the
People‟s Agenda.
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Alisha is an authority on:
Motivation/Inspiration
Politics/Campaigns/Public Policy
Contemporary Women‟s Issues
Women‟s Empowerment
Self-Help/Personal Achievement
Black Issues
The African American Experience
Youth Empowerment
Education Reform
Goal Setting
Leadership/Servant Leadership
Social Justice/Activism
Alisha has appeared at the following:
Harvard University Black Policy Conference
Women‟s Campaign School at Yale University
Spelman College (Atlanta, GA)
Suffolk University (Boston, MA)
NAACP (Baton Rouge, LA; Carroll County, GA, Washington
County, GA branches)
BET Fly Girls Vote (Washington, DC)
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Washington, DC)
United States Food and Drug Administration (Atlanta, GA)
Hewlett Packard Company (Atlanta, GA)
The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, GA)
Young Democrats of America (Washington, DC)
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Alisha Thomas Morgan shares her personal
experiences as a mother, elected official, and
entrepreneur
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Alisha Thomas Morgan inspires South Carolina
State University students at a convocation event
in September 2011
Alisha Thomas Morgan
speaks at the Opportunity
Scholarship rally in Trenton,
New Jersey in December 2011
In No Apologies: Powerful Lessons in Life, Love & Politics, Al-
isha Thomas Morgan presents refreshingly new, practical and
honest insights for women leaders, young professionals and the
African-American community as a whole. This riveting, no
holds barred book offers life lessons through the transparent
lens of one of the country‟s most promising political stars.
Morgan made headlines in 2005 when she challenged the
Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives in a heated
debate over voting rights – an unprecedented rebuke of the
status quo that turned the political landscape on its head. As
some legislators shunned her, others demanded a public apol-
ogy and some called for her expulsion, Morgan stood firm on her
convictions, making no apologies for standing up for what was
right.
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Now, in her signature “truth-telling” style, Alisha takes readers
through an unapologetic, behind the scenes journey into:
The leadership imperatives for empowering the African-
American community.
Action steps for young professionals during an un-
precedented season for leadership.
The highs and lows of juggling political life with per-
sonal life.
The myths and misconceptions of female leadership
under the spotlight.
To set up a book signing or to GET YOUR COPY visit
www.noapologiesbook.com.
No Apologies
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This riveting, no holds barred book
offers life lessons through
the transparent lens of one of the
country’s most promising
political stars.
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Morgan is one of 20 Women of the “New Power Generation”-
Essence Magazine
Alisha “made it by 30 and you can too!”- Marie Claire Magazine
One of America‟s “young civil rights heroes” – AOL Black Voices
"[Alisha] is a gifted and energetic young woman… I expect all of us to find a rich and rewarding ex-
perience in reading No Apologies.”
– Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, “dean” of the Civil Rights Movement, Presidential Freedom Medal
recipient
“Alisha has been a powerful leader and inspiring elected official and social activist as early as her
college days. [H]er life story offers a glimpse into how and why she is committed to this community
and to public service.”
– Shirley Franklin, Atlanta‟s first female mayor
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“No Apologies provides a road map to living a life that is courageous, meaningful, and fulfilling
through the experiences of a young woman who, in a short time, has done it.”
– Jeff Johnson, social commentator and author
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“Willing to challenge herself, her colleagues and her readers, No Apologies is an intimate look at
the political and life lessons that have made Alisha Thomas Morgan one of the most dynamic lead-
ers of her generation.”
– Jamal Simmons, political analyst often featured on CNN and MSNBC
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