opportunities were given to the kids as a chance to socialize and network with youth fromdifferent 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 currentgraduate student, I want to bring my positive experiences to encourage getting a highereducation. I got my bachelors degree in communications at Michigan State University. I amcurrently 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 tobe an influential coach. Each day I can use my educational background to provide qualityprogramming to the participants of PeacePlayers. Higher education has prepared me withboth intellectual and social skills as I pursue my dream career. It has allowed me to developmy communication skills, professional development skills, and work ethic. As a person I canbring my determination and positive attitudes to try different things to this fellowship andorganization.CAN YOU REFLECT ON WHAT THE SIGNIFICANCE IS FOR YOU AS A PERSON OF COLORJOINING A PEACEPLAYERS FELLOWSHIP?As a person of color, joining the PeacePlayers fellowship was huge. Allowing otherparticipants who are from the same background as me to see me do big things in theorganization gives them a sense of belonging when it comes to how they look at the programand its influence on their community.PEACEPLAYERS UNITED STATES STORYBOOK+2
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