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What is Your Dream?

By: Dr. Darryl Hylton

Black men often have dreams of creating a better future for themselves and their communities, leaving behind a positive legacy The Collegiate Black Males Network recently hosted its third annual Educated Black Man event. This year's theme, k men from various colleges nationwide to ng the world. Here are a few excerpts from the

Jaelin Mitchell

George Mason University

Senior, Choral Music Education; Minor: African and African American Studies

As someone who grew up attending schools filled with "at-risk youth," I dream of becoming the Secretary of Education in the Commonwealth of Virginia My personal experiences have shown me firsthand the importance of quality education, particularly for those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds As Secretary of Education, my goal would be to help students facing similar challenges. This would involve developing policies and programs that provide better access to educational resources, particularly in underfunded schools Every student deserves access to a high-quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances Furthermore, I would prioritize initiatives to improve graduation rates, reduce dropout rates, and increase college enrollment rates among at-risk students. I believe these efforts can significantly impact the lives of countless young people, helping them achieve their full potential and realize their dreams Overall, my personal experiences have instilled in me a deep passion for education and a desire to help at-risk students in any way I can. Serving as the Secretary of Education in the Commonwealth of Virginia would provide me with a powerful platform to make a meaningful difference in the lives of countless students.

Jawaad Williams Coppin State University

Junior, Major: Psychology; Minor: Criminal Justice

My dream as a professional is to become a child trauma therapist. Growing up and coming to terms with myself as a young adult, I realized several unsettling issues about myself have been an effect of non-resolved trauma Children are young and free-spirited individuals who deserve the chance at healing from a young age. Someone to know that despite their battles, there’s someone there to lift them up I think children deserve that chance to learn and grow from experiences at a young age, to break the cycle of untreated trauma that we see today in our current generation The children of today are our future, and they deserve to grow in a headspace that isn't clouded, but rather flourishing into new life and prosperity

Keyshawn Harris Elizabeth

City State University

Senior, Major: Criminal Justice and English

My dream is to be a pillar for the generation after me. I strive to be able to represent those who look like, talk like, and act like me There is little visual representation for men such as myself I will be an Esquire and practice law to the best of my ability. While doing that, I also will be pivotal for my people . Growing up, I rarely saw people in prestigious positions such as this Being from the 757, you only see athletes and gangsters. I will paint a narrative that there is more to life than just that. That was my whole motivation for joining the greatest organization Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc, where I serve as the President of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter at ECSU. Greatness is innate to me and I will achieve It.

Nabil Abas Univeristy of Missouri-Kansas City

Senior, Major: Interpersonal Communications

My name is Nabil Abas; I am a current senior attending the University of MissouriKansas City, earning my BA in Interpersonal Communication Studies in May 2023. I currently serve as a Program Support Specialist for one of our flagship student success programs at UMKC, First Gen Roos. This program strives to build a supportive, energic, and inclusive campus community among our first-generation college students

What is my dream? This is a great question! My goal is to help others accomplish their dreams in whatever way that looks like If that is making sure they are aware of community resources, education resources or helping to eliminate any language barriers by any means necessary My dream has always been to continue to lift others & their goals because that is what my support system has done for me