✨ Graduation isn’t just about walking across a stage—it’s about everything it took to get here. Late nights, early mornings, tears, laughter, and the people who lifted us up. I have been through it all, and through it, I found myself. When I got to Grambling in 2019, I had no idea what was ahead. A girl from the city, to a school in the middle of nowhere. I never knew what an HBCU was until my junior year of high school. We don’t have any in California so it was never really talked about, but the day I was accepted to Grambling, I knew this is where I wanted to be. As I reflect on my journey at Grambling State University, I am filled with immense gratitude. First, to my mom—thank you for being my rock, my biggest cheerleader, and my constant source of strength. Your love and sacrifices have carried me through every step of this journey. This is for you. You are my biggest inspiration. You have given me the confidence, passion, and strive to be who I wanna be. Thank you for never g...