Leaders in Social Justice


Posted on October 22, 2021 by CEPS
CEPS


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Kennedy Reese, a student in the College of Education and Professional Studies,  is one of the first recipients of the Leadership in Social Justice and Perseverance Scholarship awarded to students who demonstrate leadership, a commitment to social justice and perseverance characteristics.

Reese, a secondary education major, has been a leader of social inequities during her time at South and serves as vice president for the University South Alabama chapter of the NAACP.

“I believe to see the more progressive world I deeply desire; it is very important that I use my voice and inspire others to use theirs to stand up to any injustices they may face. We are the change,” she said.

The 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile, in partnership with the University, established the Leadership in Social Justice and Perseverance Scholarship in 2020 with an initial gift of $10,000 to remember all of those who have fallen to systems of oppression and injustice. 

The award is in addition to the 100 Black Men USA Scholars of Perseverance and Social Justice, a full-tuition scholarship for an incoming freshman.

“The three women who were selected for the scholarship were just outstanding,” said Dr. Andre Green, president of the 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile. “The committee was impressed by all three young women and thus decided to award them all.” 

To date, the University has raised more than $140,046 for the scholarship with donations from Alabama Power Foundation, Hancock Whitney Bank, AT&T Foundation, University administrative leaders and many individuals. The Mitchell-Moulton Scholarship Initiative, which matches donations dollar for dollar, brings that total to $280,092. 

Find out how to support this initiative here

Or contact the Office of Development at 251-460-7032.

To apply for this scholarship log on to JagSPOT using your J-number and JagMail password.


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