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A Season of Celebration, Legacy, and Love
I can’t exactly yell “Aggie Pride!” anymore after marrying into the Shaw U family. It’s even harder to do so when the President and CEO, Dr. Paulette Dillard , personally selected my daughter, Haelee , as one of her presidential scholarship recipients. So these days, it’s all about HBCU Pride or better yet, Shaw U, especially during homecoming season. There’s just something special about the energy, the legacy, and the community that HBCUs bring to the table. When Dr. Dillard

Dedrick Moone
8 hours ago2 min read


Pushing Through Fear
September 29th is only three days away. I’ll be feeding the homeless and taking the stage with my team at our passion project called...

Dedrick Moone
Sep 261 min read


Zoom In: The Photo That Reminded Me My Voice Still Matters
I’ve been wrestling with imposter syndrome as of late. The reasons are layered, but at the heart of it is that nagging voice that says,...

Dedrick Moone
Sep 191 min read


Taking a Proactive Stand for Education: Sistahs Who Care
Sistahs Who Care (SWC) is a non-profit that's based out of Cary. NC. SWC strives to uplift and encourage individuals from no or...

Dedrick Moone
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Families Moving Forward
Families Moving Forward (FMF) was established in 2016 after the successful merger of Genesis Home and Durham Interfaith Hospitality...

Dedrick Moone
Jan 20, 20232 min read


Everyone Is Family
Madame B's Bakery is a speciality baker that's located in the heart of Raleigh, NC. It's said to be the home of gourmet jumbo cupcakes....

Dedrick Moone
Jan 18, 20232 min read


Rock Hill Virtual Academy
Markeeter Knox is a Kindergarten Teacher at Rock Hill Virtual Academy. The Academy offers a K-12 alternative learning option for families...

Dedrick Moone
Apr 20, 20222 min read


Miss Wake County
Sharniece Springs is a native of Havelock, NC. Havelock is a small town in Craven County which served as the landing point for the Battle...

Dedrick Moone
Dec 29, 20212 min read


Remodel U Workshop
The Primplife Plan is kicking off 2022 with our first empowerment event of the year. We’re doing this with a Remodel U workshop. Our...

Dedrick Moone
Dec 23, 20211 min read
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