As an African American mother, wife, and advocate for change, Deidra Moore has a passion for teaching young minds about the importance of investing in themselves and learning about their history. This passion led her to create the multigenerational coffee table book, “From Me to You,” which explores the social effects and economic legacy of slavery in the United States.
Deidre never expected that a simple question from her son, Justin, to whom the book is dedicated, would start her on the journey of tracing back her history. She turned this moment with her son into a memorable learning experience and wrote “From Me to You,” a multigenerational coffee table book that explores the social impact and economic legacy of slavery in the United States from the perspective of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
“From Me to You” features illustrations and short biographies of prominent nineteenth and twentieth-century civil rights activists, including Ida B. Wells and former President Barack Obama. The book is a testament to the lasting power of storytelling, and it’s a story to be shared and discussed no matter the background or age group. In order to answer her son’s question, Deidra embarked on a journey to explore African American history from the lens of enslaved Africans and their descendants through accessible storytelling. The book also includes special illustrations and quotes from award-winning author Edwidge Danticat, urologic surgeon and author Dr. Oneeka Williams, international speaker and author Dr. Pamela C.V. Jolly, and legendary retired N.F.L. player Calvin Hill. “From Me to You” made its debut in September of 2022 as a resource in independent schools in New York State.
In addition to her advocacy work as a speaker and writer, Deidra is also a successful lawyer. In 1996, she made the decision to quit her job as a commercial real estate paralegal and attend law school at CUNY School of Law at Queens College. After graduating in 1999, Deidra worked as a Public Defender with The Legal Aid Society in Bronx County. Nearly five years later, she left The Legal Aid Society to establish her own law firm, the Law Offices of Deidra R. Moore, P.C., in 2004.
Deidra Moore is an inspiring individual who is making a difference in the world through her writing, speaking, and legal work. If you love Black History and are interested in legal topics, Deidra’s brand is one to watch. With her dedication to teaching and advocating for change, Deidra is helping individuals find their “V.I.P.” (voice, identity, and purpose) status and make a positive impact in the world. In addition to her work in Black History, Deidra is also a speaker on a variety of legal topics, including matrimonial law, trusts and estates law, mental hygiene law, and wrongful death matters. Deidra’s background as a member of the New York State Bar Association allows her to bring a unique perspective to these topics,
If you’re interested in booking Deidra for your next seminar or workshop, you can visit her website at http://www.deidramoore.com/ or email her at dmoore2253@gmail.com.
