Zaakir Tameez

Zaakir Tameez, a Yale Law School graduate and author of a biography on Charles Sumner, delves into the legacy of this unsung hero of the Civil War. He paints Sumner as a model of moral ambition who prioritized racial justice over a lucrative law career. Tameez discusses Sumner's pioneering efforts in school integration, critiques of slavery as an economic system, and his role in mentoring future civil rights leaders. The conversation highlights the enduring relevance of moral leadership in today’s society, paralleling historical challenges with contemporary issues.