Community Service & Social Activism

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Next, we have Kaylynn, a junior from Silver Spring, Maryland, studying Political Science on a Pre-Law track and double minoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Let’s hear from Kaylynn as she shares how her passion for community service and advocating for social justice are not only supported here at Morgan, but thrives. Kaylynn, you are on.

– Thanks for the intro, Desi. Hey y’all. Growing up, I always took an interest in being active socially and politically, so I knew I wanted to study law. I was blessed to be accepted to more than 25 colleges, but I needed a university where I could achieve my academic dreams and still feel at home. So I chose my family’s alma mater, Morgan State University, the national treasure. After being accepted into the Honors College here at Morgan, I realized the opportunities were endless. With more than 150 organizations to choose from, I found so many spaces to express myself. I currently serve as the Vice President of MSC Poets. It’s an organization for poets and music artists where I speak on topics like self-empowerment, social action, and mental health through my poetry. I go by Adinas Heel because I got power in my step and I got respect for a lot of people, but independent Black women is what I rep. You see, I’m a woman with power and I hope that you all can witness. And I’m funny as I’ll get out, but when I put these heels on, I mean business. I’m also the first ever Miss SMOOTH or Strong Men Overcoming Obstacles Through Hard Work and we are an organization dedicated to men’s mental health and mentoring. Morgan also has opportunities to get involved in the community from cleaning up the city to volunteering at local food pantries and soup kitchens and participating in marches and demonstrations to bring attention to social inequities. Morgan State has provided me with great relationships with my peers, professors, academic advisors, staff, and even our president, Dr. David Wilson. It has felt like home from the start and I love that I’m surrounded by successful people who look like me. This year I will be doing dual enrollment to prepare for the LSAT. After passing, I look forward to receiving a full tuition scholarship to law school. So for me, Morgan is more than a university. The connections you make here will stick with you far past graduation. Well, that’s my story. I hope to catch y’all on campus next year. Go bears! Now, back to you, Desi. I’m a big contender so you better remember. Adinas Heel is my name.

– [Attendee] Yeah!

– How inspiring. Your passion is infectious and there’s no doubt you’re gonna be a force to reckon with in the courtroom. Morgan State is definitely the place to nurture your civic engagement and social activism. Thanks, Kaylynn