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Help Kyshia raise money

For participating in 15th Annual Atlanta HBCU 5K Run/Walk

My Story…

In 1970, my HBCU story started in the South Carolina State College caf when the basketball team tried to jump three freshmen girls in line. One of those girls was like “NOT TODAY YOU WON’T.” It was a scene apparently! 🤣 Long story short, that girl married the basketball captain two years later. My parents would leave Orangeburg, South Carolina and ultimately end up in Nashville, Tennessee. As a result, I grew up on the campuses of Tennessee State University (where my dad coached and taught), Fisk University (where I spent afternoons and summers) and Meharry Medical College (where most of my doctors where trained). All around me was Black Excellence. I, however, didn't know what I saw was unique. Many years later, I, too, would become a HBCU grad. Clark Atlanta University provided an advanced degree, hard-fought lessons and lifelong friends who are quite like family. I want to ensure others have that same opportunity without the financial weight many experience.

Donate to help Kyshia raise money for 15th Annual Atlanta HBCU 5K Run/Walk’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Feb 21 Soror Karen Shaw $54.10
Feb 21 Alicia T. Pennie $27.48
Feb 21 Amiee Brown $27.48
Feb 21 Dawn B. Griffin $27.48
Feb 21 Claudia’s Girl Gifts Your dedication to the support of HBCUs and the education of our future is to be admired. $27.48
Feb 20 Cassandra Gray Love all HBCUs. Especially mine! #TSU $22.15
Feb 20 Myles and Monroe B. $54.10
Feb 20 Negelle Morris $107.35
Feb 20 Shola O. $80.73
Feb 20 Joy Jackson-Guilford $27.48