Master's student Kalimah Johnson receives Warrior of Distinction Award

In fall 2021, Kalimah Johnson, an M.A. student in English, received the Warrior of Distinction Student Award from the President's Commission on the Status of Women.

She is the founder of the nonprofit SASHA Center (Sexual Assault Services for Holistic Healing and Awareness), whose slogan is "An African-American Non-Profit Organization Serving the African-American Community." Through the SASHA Center, Kalimah Johnson works to educate the public about sexual assault, raise awareness about this important issue, and provide support to survivors of sexual violence, especially African American women.

She has also developed a national reputation through her consulting work with the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, and collegiate programs on the subjects of relationship safety and management.

Wayne State congratulations Kalimah Johnson on this well-deserved honor!