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Do you know the FIRST black graduate of the University of Memphis? – Luther McClellan

Luther McClellan is a blessing to our younger generation! Luther McClellan was one of the Memphis State Eight, who were the first African-American students admitted to Memphis State University in 1959.  He became the first African-American…
Reginald Clark
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Meet Reginald and Ebony Clark, S.O. What! Success Stories

As a college freshman, I made a decision to pledge an amazing sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. That decision opened my world up and introduced me to an entire Greek family with incredible brothers sisters who would go on to do incredible…
Andrew Bailey
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Meet Andrew Bailey, an inspiring S.O. What! Success Story

Andrew Bailey was one of the most incredible people I met during my time as a student at the University of Memphis. We were both teen parents and student leaders with tremendous challenges. And less than ideal backgrounds that most people…
Toni Boland-Evans
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Toni Boland-Evans: From Difficult Chapter into Success Story!

Toni Boland-Evans is a proud Memphian and University of Memphis alumni. She is a very passionate and determined woman. Toni has worked for NIKE as part of the Social and Community Impact Team for over 25 years. She was named Memphis Business…
Alexia Young
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Alexia Young Shows Us How to Turn a Disformity into Mission!

A Birth Defect that Birthed Purpose Born with a birth defect, cleft lip, and palate, Alexia Young is a woman with a brave mind and heart, she chooses to stand beyond challenges and helps others embrace their struggles. Through her organization,…
Dr. Christina T. Rosenthal
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Dr. Christina T. Rosenthal: The Ideal Dentist

Dr. Christina Rosenthal, the Ideal Dentist, is also the owner and CEO of Paradigm Dental Center in Memphis. One of those wonderful women I have met, a multi-tasker, loving wife, supportive mother, a determined entrepreneur, and an inspiring…
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My Journey to the Motherland- Accra, Ghana-Day 6

 After a fun night in Kumasi and a good night's rest at the Golden Bean Hotel. We woke up early to travel less than an hour to Beniase, the village where Justin's father grew up and near the school, we would be visiting.  Our driver Leo…
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My Journey to the Motherland- Accra, Ghana Day 2

After 24 hours of traveling to get to Accra, I thought I would be exhausted. My excitement must have overridden the tiredness, jetlag, and time difference. The night before when we arrived at the Airbnb space we rented in The Gallery. We stocked…
Thankful When Life is Hard
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5 Tips for Being Thankful When Life is Hard

Yesterday as I was driving down the highway thinking about Thanksgiving and wondering what I would do for the holiday. I also thought about how many situations in my life were not where I wanted them to be. As I sank deeper into my woeful feelings,…