I am a man on a mission to serve my community through advocacy. I understand the virtue of patience, but I have no time to lose. In the past 4-5 years I have witnessed a significant shift in the temperament of mainstream America. Now more than ever, people are interested in having the conversation about what “justice” looks like. The recent rise in videoed instances of police brutality, coupled with the polarizing campaign and election of former President Donald J. Trump, has inspired me to question what I can do to bring healing, dignity, and progress to my beloved community. Initially, I joined the wave of social media advocacy, hoping to spread awareness via retweets, hashtags, and comments on institutional racism in all its forms. In 2020 I began participating in demonstrations denouncing racism and advocating for the protection of black lives. Over the next year I shifted my focus to the federal, state, and local ballot boxes. I even assisted with the campaign to “Turn GA Blue” in hopes that new governance would lead to more equitable outcomes. During this time, I realized that I cannot leave it up to others to create the change I hope for. That way of thinking is why less than 5% of all attorneys in America are black today. The fact that black people are 5 times more likely than whites to end up in state prisons, even though we comprise only 13.4% of the US population, speaks to a systemic problem that has run rampant for far too long. It seems black people are treated as expendable in the eyes of the law, and this is unacceptable. I see immense value in black life, whether privileged or impoverished, and I believe our people are worth fighting for! I have been called to make a difference, and now I boldly step up to the plate. My aim is to do everything I can to change the present narrative by pursuing a career in law and using it as a platform to encourage other people of color to follow suit. My lived experience has afforded me unique and nuanced insight into the cultural mindset and behaviors of oppressed populations in America, and I believe this will allow me to be more effective when defending them against prosecution. I’m determined to achieve my goal, and I welcome all the support I can get along the way!

Why Law School? Why Now? I am a man on a mission to serve my community through advocacy. I understand the virtue of patience, but I have no time to lose. In the past 4-5 years I have witnessed a significant shift in the temperament of mainstream America. Now more than ever, people are interested in having the conversation about what “justice” looks like. The recent rise in videoed instances of police brutality, coupled with the polarizing campaign and election of former President Donald J. Trump, has inspired me to question what I can do to bring healing, dignity, and progress to my beloved community. Initially, I joined the wave of social media advocacy, hoping to spread awareness via retweets, hashtags, and comments on institutional racism in all its forms. In 2020 I began participating in demonstrations denouncing racism and advocating for the protection of black lives. Over the next year, I shifted my focus to the federal, state, and local ballot boxes. I even assisted with the campaign to “Turn GA Blue” in hopes that new governance would lead to more equitable outcomes. During this time, I realized that I cannot leave it up to others to create the change I hope for. That way of thinking is why less than 5% of all attorneys in America are black today. The fact that black people are 5 times more likely than whites to end up in state prisons, even though we comprise only 13.4% of the US population, speaks to a systemic problem that has run rampant for far too long. It seems black people are treated as expendable in the eyes of the law, and this is unacceptable. I see immense value in black life, whether privileged or impoverished, and I believe our people are worth fighting for! I have been called to make a difference, and now I boldly step up to the plate. My aim is to do everything I can to change the present narrative by pursuing a career in law and using it as a platform to encourage other people of color to follow suit. My lived experience has afforded me unique and nuanced insight into the cultural mindset and behaviors of oppressed populations in America, and I believe this will allow me to be more effective when defending them against prosecution. I’m determined to achieve my goal, and I welcome all the support I can get along the way!