Activist

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.