A 3.8 Scholar Aims To Redefine Care For Black Mothers

Start with a simple challenge: name a Black history figure who isn’t on your usual list. From there, we open the door to a bigger story—how community, culture, and purpose shape a student’s path to college and a career that can save lives. We spotlight a senior with a 3.8 GPA who’s HBCU-bound, narrowing choices to three schools and setting her heart on Houston Tillotson University. She wants to become a certified nurse midwife, and she’s clear about why: Black mothers deserve to be heard, respected, and protected in the moments that matter most.

We talk through the real factors behind her decision—cost, distance, family support, and belonging—and why an HBCU environment offers the mentorship and cultural affirmation that can carry a student from first-year nerves to confident clinical practice. Her purpose is personal, sparked by a family health scare that illuminated the gaps too many women face. She’s ready to meet those gaps with evidence-based care and a voice that advocates early and often. Along the way, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and share a listener challenge to go beyond the “famous five,” lifting up icons like Sam Cooke and the countless builders whose names don’t always make the headlines.

Community power drives this episode. We highlight active campaigns—People’s Choice voting, Icons fundraising that splits proceeds between A Better Chance For Youth Futures and selected colleges, and scholarship drives that open doors for students who are doing the work. Our senior is already mobilizing her network with posters and shares, and we invite alumni—especially from Houston Tillotson—to step in with support, mentorship, and resources. If you care about education access, maternal health, and the future of equitable care, this is your moment to help a worthy scholar cross the next bridge.

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