Young Voices Rising

We welcome two powerful student voices for day two of the Takisha A. Davis Scholarship Stipend essay reading and hear how they turn family, faith, and discipline into real college plans. We also share ways to support HBCU-bound scholars through voting, donations, and the upcoming South Texas HBCU Summer Send-Off. • day two format for the scholarship essay reading and why the competition feels tough • South Texas HBCU Summer Send-Off details in San Antonio and what support students need • Common Black College Application overview and why it helps students apply to multiple HBCUs • Gregorio Armand’s essay on pushing forward through hard work, creativity, and relationships • cybersecurity motivation rooted in protecting people after seeing a family hack • choosing St. Philip’s College as an HBCU option close to home and financially practical • Mariell Curb’s essay on breaking generational cycles through education and mechanical engineering • Tuskegee preparation through internships and a summer bridge program for engineering students • leaving a mark on campus through clubs, mentoring, leadership, and showing up • why each contestant believes they deserve your vote Please remember to vote, and if you have already voted or have tried to vote, the voting link is actually not active right now, but on Sunday or Monday, it will be back up. If you are interested in being a vendor or interested in supporting our scholars, use that link up to the top of the screen, or just send me a DM and I will gladly tell you how you can support. Send us Fan MailSupport the show