My Educational Goal To Improve The Black Community

My educational goal is to use what I learn to better the Black Community, which I am a part of. Knowledge of self is truly powerful. I think it’s very important, to use knowledge to better those not college educated/disenfranchised by White Supremacy. I am not insinuating that going to college is what all people need to do to make it, nor can everyone afford a college education but the middle ground and goal is unity. Being educated is various forms is welcomed. Working together with community leaders and people without any formal leadership position/title to progress as a people is the goal. Also being aware of the danger that follows when one mentions wanting to help/being an outsider coming into a low income community preaching as if you personally know best because of going to college, versus actually being a member of such community

Looking back into 2014, it’s interesting to mention my surprise of even getting into Temple. At the end of my junior year in high school, I was one of those teens saying I was not going to college etc. But in 12th grade I literally did everything, student government activities, 12th grade school work and studied for the SAT's in order to possibly go to college. I figured it wouldn't hurt if I attempted to go, while I have time versus going when I am in my 40's. Again there is nothing wrong with going to college at any age, but I am referring to a time when some young people don't have too many personal responsibilities as in looking after people/having children. This time has allowed me to experience living a college lifestyle. After receiving my acceptance letter, I also had to complete Temple's summer bridge program which was cut last year. Stemming