RBS Community Reflection Paper

1.) In addition to excelling academically, Ron Brown Scholars feel a deep commitment to use the tremendous opportunities afforded them to give back to others. This is manifested in their dedication to personal involvement with the RBS Program and the hands-on community service work performed by each of the Scholars. A strong philosophy of the Ron Brown Scholar Program is that individual service on the grassroots level has the capability to affect great change on a global scale. With so many issues facing our communities today, what issue would you like to see addressed by our group and how would you leverage your potential position as a member of the RBS community to develop a solution? The trauma of July 7, 2016 has forever impacted the lives of many North Texans like myself. Had that been a school night, I could have easily been nursing a bullet wound or lying in a casket today. The most grieving part of Micah Johnson's action does not lie solely in the fact that he killed five officers, however. In

In broader terms, the image of the African-American descendant of slaves is portrayed often as ignorant and uneducated. Although racism itself cannot fully be eradicated, I believe that this particular detail is a root of institutional racism in the US because of its counter-productivity. Being the third of eight and formerly homeschooled, I have been blessed with an affinity for learning that has propelled me to enhance my perception while pursuing educational opportunities. When I received a scholarship to Bishop Dunne, I found the chance to uniquely commit to a college preparatory education while understanding life as a trendsetter. As a Ron Brown Scholar, I hope to become a compelling educational inspiration by helping students maximize their educational options. In doing this, we can take a progressive step toward repainting the African-American