In the inaugural episode of Defying Gravity with Terrence Wolfgang Baldwin, we sit down with a trailblazer who knows what it means to push past limits—Mayor Steven L. Reed, the first Black mayor of Montgomery, Alabama. From growing up in a household rooted in politics and activism to making history in one of America’s most pivotal cities, Mayor Reed shares his journey of leadership, resilience, and vision for Montgomery’s future. We discuss his time at Morehouse College, his experiences pledging Omega Psi Phi, and what it truly means to defy gravity when faced with pressure, expectations, and