Keynote Address - 2018 Dr. Dorothy Height Scholarship and Leadership Luncheon

I recently had the opportunity to share my thoughts on education, work, and perseverance as the keynote speaker at the 2018 Dr. Dorothy Height Scholarship and Leadership Luncheon.

This annual luncheon celebrates the scholastic accomplishments of local high school students, awards scholarships and book awards, as well as highlights the contributions of local community leaders. The FCAC DST is doing amazing work in the Frederick County community, giving out over $19,000 in scholarships to 17 impressive high school students with proven records of academic excellence and community service.

Since the early 20th century, the Divine 9 - the endearing name used to describe the nine historically African American international Greek lettered organizations - have served as a resource and support system in the educational advancement and strengthening of social bonds of black students, entrepreneurs and professionals. They use their platform to provide counter-narratives to the stereotypes of blackness, and in the case of DST, womanhood in America and globally.

I appreciate the FCAC DST for the work they are doing in their local Frederick County community, specifically in the lives of their students.