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them. Many of my students faced
economic and social hurdles that
made academic success feel distant.
But I made it my mission to bridge
that gap. I created opportunities
beyond the classroom, leading
programs like the Chess Club,
Debate Team, and Step Team
to help students tap into their
talents and leadership potential. I
worked with parents, community
organizations, and institutions
of higher education to bring in
resources and expand the world my
students believed was possible.
My passion for mentoring and
servant-leadership continued
beyond the classroom. I was
elected the 46th Second Vice
Grand Basileus of Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity, Inc., serving as
the international undergraduate
executive officer for 361 collegiate
chapters. I led the reactivation of
84 inactive chapters and chartered
15 new ones—including in Ghana
and the Dominican Republic. I
worked closely with the Fraternity’s
General Counsel on legal matters
affecting student members and
helped negotiate large-scale
hotel and convention contracts.
That experience sparked a new
passion: the law. I realized that
advocacy—whether in education,
policy, or litigation—required legal
knowledge and a voice willing to
use it.
Now, as a Juris Doctor candidate
at Texas Southern University’s
Thurgood Marshall School of Law, I
continue to embody that purpose. I
was elected 1L Class President and
serve as the Volunteer Coordinator
for the Black Law Students
Association. I competed as a Mock
Trial Semi-Finalist, and I’m proud
to maintain a 3.19 GPA, ranking
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32nd in a class of 204. I earned
Dean’s List honors in Fall 2024 and
am currently in the top 15.67% of
my class. I have also been honored
to receive both the ACC and Judge
L. Clifford Davis Scholarships.
However, these awards—while
deeply appreciated—only partially
relieve the financial demands I face
as a full-time student and single
parent.
Fatherhood is the most important
and fulfilling responsibility of
my life. My daughter has been
with me every step of the way
in law school. Without access to
full-time childcare, I’ve had to
find creative solutions to meet
both my academic and parenting
responsibilities. At times, my
classmates and law school staff
have stepped in to help watch her
while I attend class or participate
in school events. She’s spent many
hours with me in the library,
sometimes coloring while I studied
for midterms or mock trial. I have
carried the weight of textbooks and
diaper bags at the same time, and
while this journey has been filled
with exhaustion, it has also been
rich with purpose. My daughter
is my reason for striving, and I
hope my example teaches her that
success is possible no matter the
odds.
This summer, I am further
investing in my legal training
through two internships. I am
currently a Summer Associate
at Godsey-Martin, P.C., where I
assist in litigation by drafting legal
documents, observing mediation
sessions, and visiting accident sites
to support fact development. For
the second half of the summer, I will
intern at a local court—a prestigious
opportunity that, unfortunately,
is unpaid. Despite the financial
hardship this will cause, I accepted
the offer because I know that
experience in the courtroom will
be invaluable to my growth as a
future advocate. However, I will still
be responsible for rent, utilities,
childcare, and transportation—
without any income to support
these obligations. The financial gap
is real, and scholarships like the
FDCC Foundation’s are not merely
helpful—they are essential.
I understand the value of hard
work, sacrifice, and community. I
am here today not because I had
every advantage, but because
I chose to turn adversity into
opportunity. My goal is not just to
become an attorney—I want to be
a servant-leader who uses the law
to advocate for those whose voices
are often ignored. I aspire to work
in public interest or civil litigation,
where I can amplify the needs of
underserved communities and
dismantle the barriers I once faced.
Receiving the FDCC Foundation
Barb Currie Diversity Scholarship
would relieve an enormous
financial burden and allow me
to focus on what matters most—
becoming the best advocate,
father, and servant I can be. I carry
this journey not only for myself,
but for my daughter, my former
students, and every young person
who dares to dream bigger than
their circumstances. I am honored
to apply and hope to represent
the legacy of Barb Currie through
my continued commitment to
excellence, equity, and justice.
Thank you for your time and
thoughtful consideration.
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