In 2003, while finishing college, Dr. Larry Smith experienced a life-altering moment when Kenneth Walker was killed by the Columbus Police Department. This event sparked outrage among the Black community in Columbus, Georgia, and led Dr. Larry to join protests alongside local and national civil rights leaders such as Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. This pivotal experience ignited his lifelong commitment to serving the Black community. In 2020, he founded the Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU) to further promote education and activism. Looking ahead, OBAU plans to launch Operation Mississippi in 2025, a transformative initiative aimed at revitalizing and rebuilding Mississippi's rich Black heritage.