About This Story
Listen to this powerful story of Durham County Commissioner Michelle Burton share her family legacy that influenced her to be the change she wanted to see in her community. Listen as she shares her remarkable journey through civic engagement, beginning as a school librarian in North Carolina, to deciding to see sustainable actions take place to support the children, families, and communities within Durham, North Carolina, as a county commissioner. Commissioner Burton's story is a tale of dedication, resilience, and grit to ensure she leaves her community better than she found it through servant leadership.
This recording is produced by Institute for Family, using interviews recorded by StoryCorps.
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