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Hello Everyone,
“Things turn out the best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” – John Wooden
Today, fifty percent of the population of Forrest City lives below the poverty line. Almost sixty percent of the population was raised in a single-parent household. And, for the last twenty-five years, only 75 percent of the population graduated from high school, 11.6 percent would graduate from college, and only 3.2 percent would ever go on to receive a professional degree.
The challenges of Forrest City in many respects taught me the most valuable life lessons. As I reflect on my upbringing in Forrest City, I thought about how I could pay homage to the selfless service of those community activists who carved out a safe place for me to grow and learn.
In my indescribable appreciation for those who still saw the potential in Forrest City, I was drawn to public service and civil rights.
The day I received my acceptance into Thurgood Marshall School of Law, tears of joy fell from my eyes. I was elated to have been accepted into such a great school. That would not be the only time which tears were shed, though. Two months into law school, I found myself battling to stay afloat in law school and keep my family together.
There I was, in Houston, with one blood family member of my own, and a lack of financial support. There were so many times I felt the need to give up, but I came to terms with being a single, black, mother in law school. I struggled in my first three semesters, but God continued to guide me and I have finally found my way. I kept going because I am striving to be amongst the people who make change possible and those who make the best of the way things turn out.
I am asking you all to invest in my future so that I may invest in my daughter and others in the future.
On May 17, 2019, I will have completed one of my life’s passion, purpose, and call at Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. From July 30th- August 1, I WILL SIT FOR THE TEXAS BAR! If given the opportunity, I will fully dedicate myself. I want to make a difference, and I know that my law degree will equip me with the tools necessary to help affect change in communities like my hometown. Help me make a difference by investing in ME!
Thanks in Advance,
-Jasmine L. Rucker
“Things turn out the best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” – John Wooden
Today, fifty percent of the population of Forrest City lives below the poverty line. Almost sixty percent of the population was raised in a single-parent household. And, for the last twenty-five years, only 75 percent of the population graduated from high school, 11.6 percent would graduate from college, and only 3.2 percent would ever go on to receive a professional degree.
The challenges of Forrest City in many respects taught me the most valuable life lessons. As I reflect on my upbringing in Forrest City, I thought about how I could pay homage to the selfless service of those community activists who carved out a safe place for me to grow and learn.
In my indescribable appreciation for those who still saw the potential in Forrest City, I was drawn to public service and civil rights.
The day I received my acceptance into Thurgood Marshall School of Law, tears of joy fell from my eyes. I was elated to have been accepted into such a great school. That would not be the only time which tears were shed, though. Two months into law school, I found myself battling to stay afloat in law school and keep my family together.
There I was, in Houston, with one blood family member of my own, and a lack of financial support. There were so many times I felt the need to give up, but I came to terms with being a single, black, mother in law school. I struggled in my first three semesters, but God continued to guide me and I have finally found my way. I kept going because I am striving to be amongst the people who make change possible and those who make the best of the way things turn out.
I am asking you all to invest in my future so that I may invest in my daughter and others in the future.
On May 17, 2019, I will have completed one of my life’s passion, purpose, and call at Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. From July 30th- August 1, I WILL SIT FOR THE TEXAS BAR! If given the opportunity, I will fully dedicate myself. I want to make a difference, and I know that my law degree will equip me with the tools necessary to help affect change in communities like my hometown. Help me make a difference by investing in ME!
Thanks in Advance,
-Jasmine L. Rucker
Organizer
Jasmine L Rucker
Organizer
Houston, TX