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I’m grateful for the new connections, the great conversations, the good food, and the opportunity to learn more about how we can show up and support our communities in real ways. Being part of an experience like this reminded me how important it is to stay open to learning and willing to grow. Being surrounded by my classmates and other young leaders who care about service, justice, and impact was motivating. It showed me what’s possible when people come together with a desir

Before I went to sleep, I felt it was important to pause and reflect before I went to sleep last night. I couldn’t let the day end without first celebrating Black History Month and Shaw Universit y. Shaw U represents more than just a campus. It represents generations of leaders, change-makers, and dreamers who paved the way so that students like me can walk confidently into the future. We’re reminded that our stories, voices, and journeys matter during Black History Month. Th

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

Shiona Caldwell shared a dream to conduct a job and skill-building workshop for the residents at Families Moving Forward (FMF) several...

I was happy to  accept an invitation from Shiona Caldwell, Enrichment Programs Manager, Families Moving Forward (FMF) to engage with the...

The Rules of a Big Boss LLC, a company that I co-own with my 16-year-old daughter Haelee, hosted a workshop titled Empowerment Unleashed...

Reflecting on an incredible week of experiences, I delivered a workshop titled “Empowerment Unleashed” at Families Moving Forward (FMF)...