After many years of leading HOAC, Vernon Pedersen has stepped down as President, though he will continue to be involved with the organization and journal. I want to thank Vernon for his dedication, leadership, and commitment during his time as President. His guidance, vision, and countless contributions have made a lasting impact on our organization and the people within it. While we will miss your leadership, we are grateful for the foundation you have helped build and the example you have set. Wishing you a peaceful retirement. Denise Lynn will be stepping into the role of President and Melissa Ford has agreed to become Vice President. Melissa is an outstanding scholar of American Communism and the author of two books, A Brick and a Bible and Their Example will Inspire Us. She is working on a third manuscript on the Scottsboro Boys mothers. You can learn more about Melissa at her website: https://melissafordphd.com/.