"I must remain true to my values: respect, dignity, excellence, and equal opportunity the strongest pillars that guide me"

"I must remain firmly anchored in my values guiding principles that pave the way toward excellence"

"I encourage them to push their limits, to walk confidently into rooms where they believe they do not belong, and to p…"

"It is this commitment to being a positive influence that guides my decision today"

"I call upon Black, African, Caribbean, American, and Afro-descendant communities: continue entering spaces where you …"

"Let us open the way for the brothers and sisters who will follow us"

"Never let anyone define who we are or limit our potential."

"I always knew even at a young age, that I had to take charge"

"Modeling is much more than a fashion show. It is the confidence you exude, the courage you show as you move forward t…"

"I witnessed firsthand that I was capable of accomplishing great things despite adversity"