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opportunities were given to the kids as a chance to socialize and network with youth from
different communities and get exposed to the different things that their city has to offer.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO OFFER AS A FELLOW?
Education has been a huge thing in my life. As a recent college graduate, and a current
graduate student, I want to bring my positive experiences to encourage getting a higher
education. I got my bachelors degree in communications at Michigan State University. I am
currently getting my masters’ degree in sports administration at Wayne State University.
With my continuous learning, I have gotten a chance to take classes on concepts of leadership,
and principles of coaching. With both classes they have given me information on how to
be an influential coach. Each day I can use my educational background to provide quality
programming to the participants of PeacePlayers. Higher education has prepared me with
both intellectual and social skills as I pursue my dream career. It has allowed me to develop
my communication skills, professional development skills, and work ethic. As a person I can
bring my determination and positive attitudes to try different things to this fellowship and
organization.
CAN YOU REFLECT ON WHAT THE SIGNIFICANCE IS FOR YOU AS A PERSON OF COLOR
JOINING A PEACEPLAYERS FELLOWSHIP?
As a person of color, joining the PeacePlayers fellowship was huge. Allowing other
participants who are from the same background as me to see me do big things in the
organization gives them a sense of belonging when it comes to how they look at the program
and its influence on their community.
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