Look into Tarana Burke's lecture on empowering change through healing and advocacy at the 14th Robert Coles “Call of Service” Award Ceremony from 2020.

Visit Christina Jiménez's lecture on urging community liberation at the 13th Robert Coles “Call of Service” Award Ceremony from 2019.

Dive into Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz's inspiring message on embracing individual calls of service at 12th Robert Coles “Call of Service” Lecture from 2018.

Learn about Nihad Awad's lecture on combating religious and ethnic discrimination at the 11th Robert Coles “Call of Service” Award Ceremony from 2017.

Dig into Monica Roberts' lecture on the fight for transgender rights at 10th Robert Coles “Call of Service” Award Ceremony from 2016.

Review Alicia Garza's outstanding message on Black Lives Matter and the call for justice at the 9th Robert Coles “Call to Service” Lecture from 2015.

Delve into Robert Moses' lecture on the fight for rights at the 8th Robert Coles “Call of Service” Award Ceremony from 2014

Uncover Ernesto Cortés' memorable lecture on democracy and organizing at the 6th Robert Coles “Call of Service” Award Ceremony from 2012.

Discover Dorothy Stoneman's lecture on breaking cycles and fostering leadership at the 5th Robert Coles “Call of Service” Award Ceremony from 2011.

Explore Arne Duncan's lecture on the power of education at the 4th Robert Coles “Call of Service” Award Ceremony from 2010.

Read about Geoffrey Canada's powerful lecture on education reform at the 3rd Robert Coles “Call of Service” Award Ceremony from 2009.

Read about Al Gore's vision for a sustainable future at the 2nd Robert Coles “Call of Service” Lecture from 2008.

Read about how Marian Wright Edelman stood up for children's rights at the 1st Robert Coles “Call of Service” Award Ceremony and Lecture in 2007.

Many PBHA alumni have made meaningful contributions to civil and human rights, leveraging their experiences to drive impactful change. Some have become Assistant U.S. Attorneys General and founded initiatives focused on economic justice and community organizing. Others have excelled in philanthropy through foundations that promote social equity, while many have taken on essential roles in legal assistance organizations, advocating for marginalized communities. This section highlights a few of these individuals who have translated their PBHA experiences into broader, transformative efforts.

Read about Ethel Branch’s impactful work as the former Attorney General of the Navajo Nation and her efforts to support Indigenous communities through grassroots initiatives like the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Discover what PBHA meant to Maria Salas-Mendoza on her journey from PBHA officer and director to judicial district court judge.

Read PBHA alum Justice Souter’s biography and the impact he produced on the national scale.

Read about Aaron Tanaka's transformative work in civil rights, including his role to promote participatory budgeting, prison reform, and worker ownership in marginalized communities.

Explore Myles Lynk’s reflections on his undergraduate years traveling to Africa and building memorable experiences that reinforced his lifelong commitment to social justice.

Learn about Katie Kona’s start in helping launch CASP and later serving a career in nonprofit work related to the prison industrial complex.