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Today, I officially graduated from the
illustrious North Carolina Central University.

No need for that long paragraph, my degree & resume speaks for itself.

-Diawoda Kamara
-Bachelor of Business Administration
-Financial Analytics
-SGA Director of Finance
-3.8 GPA - Magna Cum Laude
-6x deans list
-6 internships
-TMCF x CBRE fellow
-Afro-Tech recipient
-NABA member
-CEED Fellow
-2nd place PNC pitch competition

And the list goes on....

Next stop?➡️ Wealth Management Analyst @morgan.stanley

#blackexellence #hbcu #fyp #nccu #classof2026

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(3/7) In 2 days, I will be graduating from the Illustrious North Carolina Central University with my Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice. 🎓❤️🦅

Although I always knew I wanted to make a difference, it wasn’t until I came to NCCU that I discovered exactly what that difference would look like. Throughout my studies, I learned that juveniles who enter the justice system after a first offense are significantly more likely to reoffend when they lack proper guidance, support, and access to resources. That reality shifted my perspective and strengthened my purpose.

My passion is rooted in changing the narrative for children who may feel overlooked, misunderstood, or defined by one mistake. I want to be someone who gives them hope, guidance, and a different outlook on life, while providing the tools and resources they need to become better versions of themselves. Sometimes all it takes is one person who believes in them before they learn to believe in themselves.

With that being said, I am beyond grateful to share that I will be continuing my education right here where it all started, pursuing my Master’s in Social Work at North Carolina Central University. ❤️

The journey continues…. 📝

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(3/3) To the AXtraordinary Alpha Chi Chapter, thank you for granting me the privilege of continuing this legacy. It is an honor to continue growing in poise, excellence, and purpose through both service and sisterhood.

To my sisters, I’m thankful God placed us in each other’s lives. Your love, encouragement, and support mean so much to me, and I will always value the bond we share forever. Shout out to my 30!

To my legacy: Being your daughter is a blessing, and becoming your legacy is an honor. Mom, thank you for exemplifying grace, strength, and excellence in all that you do. Through your commitment, you have shown me the true meaning of sisterhood, service, and leadership. Your example has shaped the woman I am today and continues to inspire me to walk with purpose and integrity. This shared bond is more than tradition it is a legacy rooted in love, dedication, and lifelong impact. I am proud to follow in your footsteps and even prouder to call you my mother and my soror.

* Miss Pink & Green
* Pageant Coordinator
* Financial Secretary
* Parliamentarian
* Finance Committee Member
* Nominating Chairperson
* NPHC Representative
* Standards & Bylaws Chairperson

Officially Signing Out,
IVy Princess 🪞
9-AX- SPR24

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Focused. Finished. Flourishing through growth, built for business.

Tamira C.
Bachelor’s of Business Administration
Cum Laude

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. This verse has carried me through every high and every low over the past four years. When I felt uncertain, overwhelmed, or tired, God never failed me. I would not be here without my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His grace, His timing, and His purpose have brought me this far, and I am forever grateful.

This degree is more than an accomplishment, it’s a breakthrough. As a first-generation graduate, I am not just walking across a stage, I am breaking generational cycles and building a foundation for those who will come after me. This is bigger than me.

I would not have chosen any other institution than North Carolina Central University. This place didn’t just educate me, it transformed me. It challenged me, strengthened me, and shaped me into the woman I am today. The memories, the growth, the journey, I carry it all with pride.

As May 9, 2026 approaches, I step into a new chapter with bold faith and confidence, knowing that God has already gone before me.

“Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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(2/3) I understand justice, I understand power, and I definitely understand I worked too hard to be doubted 🎓

* Eagle Sisters
* National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
* Secretary & Social Media Chair
* Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice Honor Society)
* Pi Gamma Mu (International Honor Society in Social Sciences)
* National Society of Leadership and Success
* Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society
* Merit Scholarship Recipient
* Dean’s List x 6
* Joint Greek Council Risk Management Chair
* Ladies Soaring to Eagle Promise
* Peer Mentor
* North Carolina Department of Public Safety – Intern
* New York State Unified Court System – Intern

Sierra Howcott
B.S in Criminal Justice
Magna Cum Laude ✨

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Came as a boy with a lot to work on. Leaving as a MAN with a lot to work WITH ... Roll The Credits 👨🏾‍🎓🎬

- B.S. Health Sciences 💚
- Minor: Coaching and Exercise Science

- 8x Dean's list
- 4 year Student-Athlete
- 3x Academic All-Conference
- Junior Marshal 2025

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This meeting has been brought to order.

Movers. Shakers. Community-led action in motion. Meet the 2025-2026 NCCU Chapter of The Movement Street.🌟

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In just three days, I’ll cross the stage at my illustrious HBCU… ✨🎓

To my 1910, thank you for the wisdom, the guidance, and the vision you poured into me on those sloping hills and verdant green.

This journey was far from easy — the long nights, the early mornings, the moments I wondered if I could really do this. Yet somehow, every cafe conversation, every quiet walk across campus, and every late-night study session became part of the story that carried me here.

I came here unsure of everything. I’m leaving knowing I can have anything.

B.S. Criminal Justice Loading. With gratitude and love ~Lani 🥺🫶🏽

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