Zeneta Everhart
Activist
2022
Zeneta Everhart is the mother of Zaire Goodman, a grocery store worker who survived the tragic shooting at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo on May 14, 2022.
In June, Ms. Everhart testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform about the need to address hate and gun violence. Since the shooting, Ms. Everhart and her son have organized a book drive that garnered almost 10,000 donated books to teach future generations about racism, diversity and inclusion. She is the Director of Diversity and Inclusion for New York State Senator Tim Kennedy.
To me, Eradicate Hate was the most important gathering of 2021 for those of us who work on issues related to domestic extremism and organized hate. The Summit uniquely combined a variety of perspectives, including experts, civil society representatives, politicians and policymakers, and the families and loved ones of victims. Eradicate Hate has the important mission of standing against the rising tide of hate and extremism in our society, and it’s an honor to be able to support this mission.
