Why am I passionate about midwifery? For me midwifery is more than just a profession; it's a lifestyle and a commitment to serve, support, and advocate for all pregnant women and their families. My passion comes from the miseducation of other providers and the mistreatment of black families. I am passionate about educating providers and protecting families from mistreatment. For me, that is midwifery. As a black woman, mother, and nurse, I must pursue my goals and succeed in becoming a midwife. My success will provide me with the ability to advocate for my black communities across the country. My goal is to open my own birthing center/health clinic, or should I say birthing centers in different parts of the country. These centers would give black communities access to safe, quality care. Currently, I am a member of a health team centered around providing accurate information and awareness of the tragic health disparities within the black community. Our health team provides resources and support to community members in need. I am also working on speaking at conferences and workshops to further spread awareness. In 10 years, I see a successful black midwife owning and co-operating multiple health and birth centers across the country geared toward decreasing health disparities, especially in the black community. I see myself creating access to quality care for all families and giving them choices with no personal agenda. I believe I should be selected for the Charles Cheesman's Student Debt Reduction Scholarship because, as a single mother to four beautiful boys, I often face challenges that limit my ability to pursue my goals. Pursuing and achieving my goals is essential to me. I have been a single mother to four beautiful children since I started my journey in nursing. It shows my sons that despite any challenges you face, reaching your goals is still possible. Ultimately, this scholarship would allow me access to the books and materials required for my nurse midwife program. g. I struggle financially to support and provide for my children. This means that I also need to work while in school; I also worked through my LVN program and was successful. Completing my nurse midwife program will allow me to provide for my children, so we will no longer struggle financially. It would help pay for part of my tuition and other school fees. It would give me a better opportunity to succeed.