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Lela Sommerio
A Howard University student who is passionate about educating youth on pursuing higher education. As an HBCU student, Lela believes in the importance of showing children of color that pursuing higher education is an attainable and realistic goal. She advocates for equity in every classroom and deems that schools should be safe spaces where students are able to flourish in their environment whilst truly being themselves. Additionally, as the child of a Chicago Public School teacher, Lela has witnessed firsthand how financial burdens and lack of resources can discourage youth from pursuing higher education. Therefore, she believes it is our duty as today’s leaders to ensure students receive the aid and information necessary to succeed in their educational careers and discover the true power of higher education.
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Our team goes above and beyond to aid students with the tools needed to attend school. We strive ourselves on our continues commitment to grow and expand as an organization.
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Why we are essential
Why we are essential
According to the United States Census, 52.9% of White Americans are enrolled at a four-year institution. While only 15.1% of Blacks and 20.9% of Hispanics are enrolled. Our goal is to close this gap of disparity within our community.
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