Community Leaders In The Oranges: Advocate Shows 'Genuine Kindness'

ORANGES,NJ — Without community leaders, life in the Oranges wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Kimberly Muhammad, a South Orange reader who nominated Stephanie Lawson-Muhammad.

How do you know this community leader?

Daughter in law

What does this community leader do?

She selfishly and continuously gives her heart and lending hands to civic, health, educational, racial inequality and law enforcement issues, by leading the trail to make sure that her community is healthy, fair and free to share humanity for the well being and good spirits of all.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

Because of her unflagging dedication, genuine kindness, selfless actions, timeless efforts and just plain sincerity to be woke, engaged, and present front and center to promote erasing borders to forge inclusion of all communities regardless of race, color, gender or creed.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

She unselfishly and continuously gives her heart, time and service to serve at the helm of the community for the betterment of all.

This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile. Know a community leader who deserves a shout-out? Nominate them here.