However, do not expect the typical "software package" to be offered. There is a lot of physical, hands-on work involved. Wright feels that we are always in a struggle and should never become complacent when pushing for change for African-Americans.

He maintains this strong campaign as Public Affairs Manager for the Spartanburg Terrace Tenants Association. In this position, he performs public relations duties, writes grants to secure funding and mentors children and families.

Additionally, he is an active part of the Regenisis Community Health Center Board, the committee for Southside Economic Development, the School Improvement Council at Park Hills Elementary and the Macedonia Baptist Church. Wright is also the former Ambassador for the local American Cancer Society.

When he finds time to relax, Wright enjoys reading, watching sports, attending movies and area concerts. He still resides in Spartanburg, his hometown.

He feels his service to his community makes him an "Unsung Hero." However, he says that there are plenty of other people who are doing the same things that are just unnoticed, under the radar.

Wright facilitates many events with residents of the Association. Among these are a parenting program, block parties, health fairs, cultural events and lawn church revivals. For some of these activities, he collaborates with organizations including the Urban League of the Upstate and Regenis Community Health Center. He believes that collaboration helps to provide needed resources as well as concentrate efforts.

For 2007, Benjamin Wright hopes to help identify more challenges affecting the African-American community in his area. He wants help to improve the quality of affordable housing, the economic health of neighborhoods and push for more community reinvestment acts. Wright believes that more corporate partnerships could also provide better resources for his community.

"This is a critical time, especially for African-American men," says Wright. He goes on to say, "It is not the time to sit back; we haven't arrived yet. To sit back and do nothing is not being a part of humanity. This is something that I hope young people grasp."