Adjoa B. Asamoah, Ed.D. ’24, has spent her life making what civil rights leader John Lewis called “good trouble.” From her early days organizing rallies as a child to leading the national movement against hair discrimination through the CROWN Act, Asamoah has been a relentless advocate for racial equity, educational justice, and civil rights.
At GW, Asamoah’s doctoral journey in the Educational Administration and Policy Studies program intersected with her lifelong mission to address systemic inequities. Her dissertation on the CROWN Act—legislation banning race-based hair discrimination—further cemented her role as a national changemaker. She has collaborated with organizations such as the Democratic National Committee and the Congressional Black Caucus Institute, all while working to empower communities through advocacy and policy reform.
Discover how this trailblazer’s passion, persistence, and organizing superpower have inspired a national movement and left an indelible impact on communities across the country.
Read more about Adjoa B. Asamoah and her remarkable journey in the GW Magazine >