Surveying the Land [at Queens Tea]

MELRIAH

Who are you?: I am Melriah and I am seeking

Who do you want to be?: Able to influence everyone in a positive way without any stigmas or judgement attached. Straight up genuine

What do you want to contribute to this world?: More communication of loving energy.

JANAE

Who are you?: A young, black woman who is very extroverted, strong-minded, and intelligent

Who do you want to be?: A successful forensic scientist

What do you want to contribute to this world?: Influence younger girls to do anything they want if they put their mind to it

DONNA

Who are you?: Donna Wood

Who do you want to be?: The best I can be

What do you want to contribute to this world?: Giving back so people can help make the world better. The best I can when I can

JA’BRIA

Who are you?: A beautiful, intelligent, young lady with a purpose

Who do you want to be?: An early childhood educator

What do you want to contribute to this world?: Young kids of all ages & races & genders to be able to get an education

COURTNEY

Who are you?: A young, businesswoman evolving into a wealthy motivational woman

Who do you want to be?: A successful businesswoman

What do you want to contribute to this world?: Peace

SARAI

Who are you?: Sarai, a rebel.  My cause is liberation, reconnecting my brothers and sisters with their identities. Mentoring in Jamaica’s inner city high schools, the students became family and taught me my purpose. I have the ability to connect and speak for those who can’t speak for themselves

Who do you want to be?: Professor of African Studies. Nurturing others into finding and being comfortable with their identities so our magic isn’t suppressed

What do you want to contribute to this world?: Mother of a nation of strong-minded, melanated individuals who are proud to be who they are and conscious of who they are

NAEEMAH

Who are you?: Naeemah Powell--native Washingtonian

Who do you want to be?: A woman of God and character and destiny. Free.

What do you want to contribute to this world?: Create a program that helps broken families heal that’re dealing with the drug epidemic in DC. Educate youth about their worth & purpose. Provide service for parents and children to work together. Tell powerful stories through film. Create movies showing African American women in a better light. Show God’s love, give peace, and expose truth--primarily of the drug epidemic and also the truth of the power within ourselves