Janeal Downs

Kree Small has always had many goals, but one of her biggest dreams is becoming a lawyer. “That’s always what I wanted to do. I really like English and history…

Growing up with two parents who worked in law enforcement has been a big influence in Ashley Smith’s life. From being introduced to serious social issues many teens wouldn’t know…

Since she was a little girl, Rebecca Harris knew she wanted to work in the criminal justice field. At first she wanted to be a lawyer, but her interests are…

Omar Moros Taylor has always been interested in the environment, but when he first transferred to Richmond Community High School from New York, joining the Environmental Club expanded his interest.…

When she was younger, Xariah Godfrey enjoyed listening to her mother and grandfather debate about politics. Though they had different opinions, they always shared their points of view with a…

From being taught in Special Education classes, to becoming an author and social worker, Ronnie Sidney II’s academic challenges encouraged him to share his story through writing. His first published…

From babysitting his niece and nephew, to different volunteer experiences, Christian Price has always enjoyed working with children. When he was in the tenth grade, Christian started working as a…

From watching “Animal Planet” and building an interest in science, to telling her relatives that she wanted to be a “baby doctor,” Jordan Oliver has always wanted to work in…

Whether it is money, fear of the unknown, or fear of racism, there are many Black people who haven’t experienced the joys of traveling. This is something people of all…

Besides maintaining a 4.4 GPA and being active in extracurricular activities, Jamaija Rhoades stayed busy working in the community as a volunteer, one of her favorite things to do. She…