Resilience and Strength After more than thirty years of incarceration, Michelle West didn’t just return to the world—she emerged as a living testament to the power of love, persistence, and justice. At the 5th Annual BMAC Gala, she stood center stage, embraced by her daughter Miquelle West and Sierra Lever—two women whose unrelenting advocacy, joined by BMAC and allies nationwide, compelled President Biden to grant her clemency. In that moment, freedom met family, and legacy met justice—a night that will be remembered as proof that change is possible. #BMACGALA2025 #MichelleWest