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Family of Black Belts
As mentioned in my Positionality section of my Senior Independent Study Thesis, this photo represents my family who all hold their Black belts in Chang Mu Kwon, a military art form of karate.
My brother is to the right, my father is in the middle,…
My brother is to the right, my father is in the middle,…
Tags: Athletes, Black Belt, Karate, Unity
"Mentoring is Key"
Dr. Alpha Alexander (middle) with her mentee, Nick Wright (left), and Congressman Lamar Alexander (right). This photo illustrates the mentoring and guidance that Dr. Alexander continues to provide for her mentees. It also shows the friendship that…
Tags: Congressman, Friendship, Mentorship
The College of Wooster 150th Celebratory Weekend
Photo of Dr. Alpha Alexander (far left), Patsy Stone (middle), Brenda Meese (front), and Dyese Osaze (far right)
This photo was taken in the 150th Celebration photo booth.
This photo was taken in the 150th Celebration photo booth.
Tags: Anniversary, Celebration, Photo booth
Sensei Sam Miller (right) and I (left)
This photo was taken at the Millennium Invitational Martial Arts Tournament, where I won first place.
Sabumnim Judith Dunn and Sensei Sam Miller
This photo was taken after successfully passing our yellow belt exam. Sensei Sam Miller(right), my younger brother, Khalil (right middle), myself (middle), a former teammate (right middle), and Sabumnim Judith Dunn (right) are captured in this photo…
Tags: Children in Sports, Dojo, Karate, Martial Arts, Sabumnim, Sensei, Sports, Women in Sport
Together as One
I (left) am pictured with my longtime karate instructor, Sensei Sam Miller (middle), and brother, Khalil (right). This was taken after Khalil's Black belt exam. This photo can be compared to the previous photo of my brother and I with Sabumnim Judith…
Tags: Black Belt, Family, Karate, Martial Arts, Team
From White Belt to Black Belt
The beginning days... this photo was taken during my yellow belt test at 12 years old. I was tested on skills necessary for advancement from white belt to yellow belt. After several years of hard work and multiple tests, I am now a skilled fighter in…
The Late Coach Clint Martin and I
This photo was taken my sophomore year of high school after the Harrison Dillard Indoor Track and Field Championships held at Baldwin Wallace. I went to show off my new gold medals to Coach Clint at the Salvation Army. Unfortunately, it ended up…
Tags: Athlete, Boxing, Coaching, Gold-Medalist, Mentorship, Student
Sensei Sam Miller and His First Two Students at Westside Karate
This photo, which includes my brother (right), Sensei Sam Miller (middle), and myself (left), signifies the level of growth and achievement we have garnered under Sensei Miller's instruction. We have been under him since we were young kids and this…
Tags: Achievements, Advancements, Celebration, Instructor, Pride, Students, Unity
Childhood Friends
Sensei Sam Miller (right) and my father (left) are in this photo.
As mentioned in my Positionality section of my IS, they grew up together and it was their rekindled friendship which started my participation in martial arts.
As mentioned in my Positionality section of my IS, they grew up together and it was their rekindled friendship which started my participation in martial arts.
Tags: Adults, African American, Childhood Influences, Dojo, Friendship, Karate, Martial Arts, Sports