2019 itself is a very remarkable year in its self.

2019 marks the 400th anniversary of the first documented Afri­can slaves’ forcefully brought on the shores of the New World that what is now what we call the United States of America.As I sit and look over my future plans and ambitions I realize how much I love New Orleans and it’s culture. Right now I’m in a period of wanting change and I really want to experience a different area and culture to embrace the future of post-grad life. 2018 was one of the toughest years of my life thus far.

I’ve had my lowest of lows trying to be the best I can be while always under the radar. The pressures of being a first generation college graduate can be polarizing to say the least.

It also gave me time to reflect on what’s next. My focus has changed but the goal is till the same. CHANGE THE WORLD BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY!

After a year of teaching 4-5 grade I realized that i loved teaching and education way more than I thought I would. What at first seemed as a way to survive post grad while also being a good role model seemed like a perfect fit while I navigate what I wanted to do in life. I endured and persevered. I became a better me so I can be better for my students.

Messed H. Nelson Charter School

The school that taught me so much in so little time. It made me want to be more than the center of attention that I hoped to gain in the media world. Nelson molded me into a man who wanted to be more than just seen… I wanted to be heard !

I knew that I wouldn’t want to be in the classroom long term, while I like to believe that I was a good teacher to say I was so young(I started teaching at 22) in the classroom. I knew with my Howard University education I should take my talents of media,journalism, African American history and film to a bigger voice on behalf of the voiceless.

As we are in the beginning of 2019, I’ve realized that being an advocate for education reform and policy by using my talents acquired by Howard is much more fulfilling.

So what does that mean for Me ???

Well the first step has been spiritual resurgence.

In November 2018 I started renewing my faith and recharging my self within myself.

The next step is taking steps toward this passion I have for change. Meaning Going to grad school to start the journey of mind resurgence. Settling down into what I need to learn as I grow.

And the last step…. CHANGE THE WORLD BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY.