The person I have elected is my grandmother. My grandmother was an advocate in her community of Queens, NY. She was active with the local police department, the local politicians offices, and also active with youth groups from the community. She was an active member of her church. My grandmother formed the youth groups in Queens and had the majority of the local neighborhood children to participate in the Black History Month programs, and Kwanza programs. During the campaign for mayors and President, my grandmother gathered all the children/teenagers to handout flyers, and give call voters to inform the community about the campaigns. My grandmother network with the local sorority ( Delta Sigma Theta ) for a work study program with high school students. The work study program mentor the high school students about college, study programs, and preparing for career in various fields. The work study program also sponsored the high school students on college tours.
Identify how you feel this person's work has positively impacted others.
My grandmother work positively impacted others because her grandchildren, and the neighborhood children were able to obtain after school jobs which some turned into careers, educated us about politics within the community, and learned how to give back to the community we all reside in. My grandmother was able to network and have trusting relationships with the leaders of the community and local police departments which their is a lack of today.
Describe what you feel is a vital "take-away" message relative to this work in terms of your
own volunteer efforts and advocacy work in fostering the well-being of children and families
As I stated at my grandmother's funeral last month, she groomed me to be well-educated, advocate for children and families along with networking. My grandmother prepared me to be a public speaker by providing me the resources I needed to continue my collegiate education. I believe all my grandparents (maternal/paternal) explained their struggles to me so I would not have to endure any struggles in my lifetime. My take-away is continuing my advocacy for my community as well as former communities and continuing to promote education for all children and families despite their socioeconomic status. Dedicated to my grandmother......... May she rest in peace.....
Sorry to hear about your loss Brittney. The legacy that your grandmother leaves behind is an amazing gift. Her dedication to her community and those she touched around her with her education, networking, and love. Being able to build an awareness within the community takes hard-work, passion, and a commitment to be a visionary who sees a better community. Thanks
ReplyDeleteMemories last a lifetime of grandmother. Reading your blog just remind me of my grandmother that I never met I hear story about how she was a dedicate social worker in Edison New Jersey and from that hard work for families they name a street after her. The skills you learned from grandmother will help you in Advocacy work thank you for share
ReplyDeleteI too am sorry for your lost Brittany, but it appears to be she has left a legacy from her work. This is a great reward of advocacy you leave a legacy for other to follow because they have seen the importance of your work and how it impacts the community. Your grandmother appears to have given you the tools to be an successful advocate for you particular cause and how to go about enhancing the lives of families and children. I will say one thing that continues to be a constant truth is that we learn from our colleauges who came before us as well as our elders. They have a plethora of knowledge and information to give us, we just have to listen. My grandmother as well as all her siblings were advocates for education, because of their parents putting all of them through college during the great depression era. Because of her I know the importance of education and want to advocate for others to have the same opportunities.
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