Delta GEMS Careers on Wheels

I had a great time speaking with the wonderful young ladies of the Delta GEMS program, hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated on March 13, 2010 at Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School in Decatur, GA. I was invited to speak during their career day program, where I discussed how I decided to pursue law and how I balance school work with all of my activities. The girls rotated throughout the day gaining insight on various careers. I was able to share with them some of my collegiate experiences as well as my personal ones, and we engaged in a discourse about how to choose college majors and finding the right fit when it comes to pursuing an education. The day was fun-filled, and I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful sisterhood that works diligently to enhance the minds of young women across the world!

Floyd Middle School Visit!

Greetings,

On March 8, 2010, I had the pleasure of visiting my middle school in Austell, GA. I went to Floyd Middle School to speak with some very special young women about my journey in life thus far, and how I have used the lessons I learned in those same hallways to help cultivate who I am today. I spoke with young ladies in the 6th, 7th and 8th grade about dealing with peer pressure, handling troubling situations with peers, and applying themselves academically. We had a great time discussing high school and college, and I had a wonderful time visiting with them! I wish all of them luck in their future endeavors!

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!