HBCU Heroes

There have been moments during law school where I am reminded of why I chose this field and the impact that I want to leave on lives. Last week, one of those moments undoubtedly happened. It was an honor to meet Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black Woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, and welcome her to Howard University School of Law . It was inspiring to hear her unconventional journey to the Supreme Court and her words of wisdom as we continue to navigate law school. An inspiration nonetheless.

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Failure Isn’t the End. It’s just the Start of Growth It took me years to realize this: Every time I failed, I got something new... A new stepping stone to resilience. And with every new stepping stone, I built stairs to go up. Resilience is about turning setbacks into growth. Growth is about embracing each fall as a chance to: - Stand back up, stronger. - Learn from what went wrong. - Keep moving forward, no matter what. Failure is not a dead-end. It’s a roadmap. - Every stumble shows you what doesn’t work. - Every lesson learned gets you closer to what does. - Each step strengthens you for the road ahead. Because: It builds character. And yes, it might even lead you to new success. If you avoid failure, you’re missing the point. Here’s the truth: You grow through every fall. Here are 6 Steps for this: 1. Fall and Accept It - Let yourself feel the fall. - It’s okay to stumble, just don’t stay down. 2. Acknowledge What Happened - Admit the misstep. - Ignoring won’t help, facing it will. 3. Investigate the Why - Look closer at what led here. - Understand the root, not just the result. 4. Learn and Keep the Lesson - There’s a takeaway in every failure. - Make sure it sticks with you. 5. Realign Your Path - Adjust your plan with what you’ve learned. - Shift forward with new insight. 6. Evolve and Keep Growing - Fall in love with the change in you. - Each step makes you stronger and wiser. Remember: "Failure isn’t the opposite of success, it’s part of success." Fail fast to succeed faster. ➡️ Have you thought of failure like that yet ? --- Please repost ♻️ if you find this useful. Hit the 🔔 if you enjoy my content. Engage 💙 if you like it.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (#HBCUs) are seeing a significant rise in enrollment. Black students from states like Massachusetts are increasingly drawn to these institutions, seeking the community, representation and stability that HBCUs uniquely provide. These schools offer a space where students can thrive academically and personally, surrounded by peers and mentors who understand their experiences. This trend speaks to the value of HBCUs in providing a sense of belonging and support. It’s a mission I deeply believe in. That’s why we’re working with Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) to ensure that eligible students at participating HBCUs have access to the resources they need to succeed. Whether through financial support or career guidance, SFI is committed to empowering the next generation of leaders. As more students recognize the strength of HBCUs, we must continue to support these vital institutions and ensure they have the tools to nurture talent, foster innovation and build a bright future for all. https://bit.ly/4fcsDnB