# @historicallyblacksince on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-09-25T02:13:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Historically Black Since- HBCU (@historicallyblacksince) — https://gondola.cc/historicallyblacksince

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📍Next on our 50 Most Influential HBCU Alum of 2025 you need to know list is Stephanie Morales attystepmorales , a proud Norfolk State University graduate, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority member and the current Commonwealth’s Attorney in Portsmouth, VA

Elected in 2015 as the first woman to hold this role in her city, Stephanie has spent the last decade transforming the criminal justice system with sustainable programs, impactful advocacy, and groundbreaking cases. She made national headlines in 2016 when she secured a rare manslaughter conviction against a police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Black teenager—proving her commitment to justice and accountability.

Beyond the courtroom, she continues to push for systemic reform, author books, mentor the next generation, and champion equity at every level. Her leadership has earned her honors such as the National Barbara Jordan Leadership Award and recognition on Forbes’ For(bes) The Culture 50 Champions List.
Stephanie Morales is a legal powerhouse, educator, advocate, and mother of four whose influence reaches far beyond the courtroom.

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#hbcu #hbcugrad #historicallyblacksince #blackexcellence #deltasigmatheta #norfolkstateuniversity

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