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Marie is a 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionary
Twenty-five young leaders from across the U.S. have been honored by Prudential Financial today as the latest class of Prudential Emerging Visionaries.
Thank You: I carry you in my heart always!
One college essay asked me to "Write a short thank-you note to someone you have not yet thanked and would like to acknowledge. (We encourage you to share this note with that person, if possible, and reflect on the experience!) (150-200 words). Here's my response...
Coca-Cola Foundation 2024 Semifinalists Announced
These 1,514 students were among the 1.45% selected from over 103,800 applicants from across the country to continue through our selection processĀ based on their academic excellence, leadership,Ā and service demonstrated in school and community activities.Ā
My advisor letter…
SUMMARY: I was asked to write a letter to my advisors prior to arriving on campus back in 2020. This is what I said.
I Interviewed Sarah McBride
SUMMARY: I had an opportunity to interview Delaware State Representative Sarah McBride'. I've been so inspired by her work for the people in DE and beyond.
Young! Gifted! Black!
SUMMARY: Art is a perfect example of a persistent endeavor. As a multifaceted artist, the process of creating something from nothing can be incredibly hard. Art is often categorized as an exceptional ability. Almost as if it is a miracle that I or someone else can play the Viola at a high level or that I am an award-winning visual artist. For Black people, hard-earned accomplishments are often characterized as a fluke or exceptionalism. Our hard work and dedication to our craft are overlooked or a mystery to be solved. It's as if our God-given talent and natural ability are limited to basketball and entertainment.
Marie the Scholar
SUMMARY: I love History and American Studies because they provide me with a deeper understanding of the world and the people who inhabit it.
42 Million Persistent Endeavors…
SUMMARY: Art is a perfect example of a persistent endeavor. As a multifaceted artist, the process of creating something from nothing can be incredibly hard. Art is often categorized as an exceptional ability. Almost as if it is a miracle that I or someone else can play the Viola at a high level or that I am an award-winning visual artist. For Black people, hard-earned accomplishments are often characterized as a fluke or exceptionalism. Our hard work and dedication to our craft are overlooked or a mystery to be solved. It's as if our God-given talent and natural ability are limited to basketball and entertainment.
