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“A college degree gives you a sense of empowerment and victory.” VALISITY S. B.A. University of California, Riverside “I didn’t get a degree just to get a degree. No, I take that knowledge and I apply it out in the world when I’m giving back to my community, fighting for social change, and making a difference in the world.” KYRA B. B.A. Bethany University M.Div., Howard University “I was my mom’s campaign manager when she ran for city council and won that seat. One conversation at a time, I am leaving my mark on the world.” BRITTNEE G. B.A., Spelman College M.F.T., University of Southern California “I am on my way to earning my masters in Divinity Studies from Yale. Recently, I got the chance to work with a group of African American students teaching them history, discussing poverty and racial issues, and sharing works by black writers.” TROY S. B.A., Bard College M.Div., Yale University 2017–2018 ANNUAL REPORT 17