Many Thanks To My Supporters!!!!!

I am thrilled to represent the state of Georgia as Miss Black Georgia USA 2010 and I look forward to representing the state in the upcoming Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant! I want to thank everyone who has expressed their well wishes and congratulations. I also want to thank everyone who has donated (and everyone planning on donating) to assist me on my journey to Miss Black USA 2010 because I know you are contributing from your heart. You cannot imagine how much I really appreciate what you have done because my endeavors may not be possible without support from my sponsors! Again THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!

Recruitment and Retention among African-American Students: Furthering Education

Greetings! On February 3, 2010 I was able to partake in one of the most gratifying experiences of my life! I ventured back to my high school alma mater, South Cobb High School, and spoke with 150 students about my journey in life and how they too can attain all of their goals. We engaged in a discussion, took pictures, and I even shed a few tears! I gave each of the students an index card when they entered the auditorium. I told them to write down where they want to be ten years from now on one side, gave my story, and then asked them to write down where they don't want to be ten years from now on the other side. I collected each of the cards. The students have excellent goals set, ranging from being an entrepreneur to doctors and lawyers (yeah!). Most students said they didn't want to find themselves being complacent or working in a position that wasn't satisfying for them or their families.

I gave out my business cards to the students. I've received emails from them, and have even been given the opportunity to serve as a mentor to one of the students, Brittany Ford! I'm currently assisting one of the students, Vincent Avery, on his journey to Howard University, and I even put one of the students in contact with a friend of mine who is well on her way to being an architect. I hope the students gained something because I learned so much from them. I can't wait to go back and visit them. Always remember... you miss 100% of the shots you don't take, so go for it!

Miss Delta Charm and Mr. Crimson and Cream Scholarship Pageant

Greetings, all! I was recently able to be a judge in the Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated's Miss Delta Charm and Mr. Crimson and Cream Pageant held on the historic campus of Clark Atlanta University on January 29, 2010. It was a fun event entitled Sigma Soleil based on Cirque de Soleil. The hosts acted as hosts of a circus, and the contestants had talents spanning dance, song, and spoken word. The contest was filled with a question and answer portion, swimsuit competition, and formal wear portion. It was hard to pick a winner; even I had no clue as to who won the overall pageant. However, two were chosen for their respective titles, and I hope they enjoy their reigns!

Red Dress Glam

Greetings, everyone! I have a couple of the pictures from my Red Dress Photo Shoot to share with you all! I hope you like them! Additionally, you may notice that I am now taking donations to assist me on my journey to Miss Black USA 2010. As we all know, pageants can be expensive, and any amount of your gratitude would be greatly appreciated! You can simply click and submit the amount you'd like to make! Thank you all for your continued support!