Mary Hooks
“To reach a world free from fear and where the safety and dignity of all people can be honored, I believe Black people, oppressed people, and all those who are impacted by white supremacy must envision a new world, build our collective power locally and globally, and take action together.”
Mary Hooks is a Black, lesbian, feminist, mother and co-director of Southerners on New Ground (SONG). Mary joined SONG as a member in 2009 and, began organizing with the organization in 2010. SONG, a 24-year old organization, builds the leadership capacity of LGBTQ community in the South through direct action efforts and dynamic campaigns. Growing up in a family that migrated from Mississippi to the Midwest, Mary’s commitment to liberation is rooted in her experiences and the impacts of the War on Drugs on her community.