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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,…

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…

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 at the Millennium Invitational Martial Arts Tournament, where I won first place.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.