Choosing a historically black college was the only option for me. As a black woman in the South, I was always in "white spaces" that sometimes did not provide a sense of belonging and marginalized my intelligence. HBCUs were created to be a place for us to thrive due to limitations everywhere else. t was imperative for me to attend an institution that would appreciate my presence while providing a nondiscriminatory environment and a sense of pride in my culture while nurturing my mind and spirit. In the future, I will be an advocate for minority health. As a Public Health Educator and Evaluator, I will constantly be working to develop long-term initiatives to combat health disparities. Historically, black communities have been neglected and isolated regarding healthcare and resources. As a result, many social determinants of health contribute to lower life expectancies and diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, HIV, and heart disease, all of which pose a more significant threat when left untreated or undiagnosed. This is why I want to provide prevention education to black communities and reclaim a positive life quality. However, it does not end with educating our communities. Healthcare providers must address their biases, work to provide affordable care, empathize, and listen to patient concerns. Too many have lost thier lives due to a missed cancer diagnosis, a non-medicated birth, and neglect for pain complaints. We address discrimination in all waves of life, and the new generation will fight to end it.