MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 5 -- Alabama State University issued the following news release:

ASU alumna Michelle Summers (photo contributed).

ASU Graduate Speaks at John Lewis Leadership Conference

- Michelle Summers (Class of 1998) says ASU inspired her to uplift others in life.

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU

An Alabama State University alumna who is also a renownededucator, activist and advocate for empowering others, was a keynote speaker at the Congressman John Lewis Leadership Conference. The conference has been held for the last 21 years and is named for the late pioneering civil rights legendand United States congressman, John Lewis, who was a native of Troy, Ala. The event was hosted by the city of Troy and Troy University on Saturday, Feb...