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Four families prepare to send their HBCU-bound scholars to college in just six days, sharing their emotional journeys and hopes for the future as part of the Takesha A. Davis Scholarship competition.

• Aniya Williams heads to FAMU to pursue orthodontics after being accepted to 50 schools and earning over a million dollars in scholarships
• Paris Holiday, described as ambitious and a natural leader, chose Hampton University to prepare for a career in anesthesiology
• Ja'Sean Boyd selected Prairie View A&M University to study childhood psychology with music therapy, focusing on mental health for younger generations
• Alesha Kadiri, also Hampton-bound on a pre-med track, participated in a summer pre-college program to confirm her college choice
• Parents share the emotional preparation for sending their children to HBCUs and the importance of representation in fields like healthcare
• The families discuss how attending HBCUs provides unique support, community connections, and preparation for careers where Black professionals are underrepresented

Voting for your favorite scholar in the Takesha A. Davis Scholarship competition is now open. Visit the website or use the information scrolling at the bottom of the screen to support these exceptional students.

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