Fashion is everything, and everywhere! I am the Co-chair of an organization at my school that is used to empower African American women, since our school is predominantly white. I think that part of being involved in fashion is understanding how to give back fashionably. Oberlin, OH has many low income families of color living in walking distance of a million dollar private institution such as my college. I came up with the idea of A Prom Dress Drive for my school because seeing disadvantaged communities in Chicago, the city that I am from, I think that it is crucial for girls to be able to experience their one night as a princess. However, that cannot happen due to circumstances that they cannot control, so why not collect dresses from college students, like me who went on prom already, and give them to high school students who can't afford a dress of their own? It was an honor to see the faces of girls as they found their dresses! Part of my life mission is to always give back to girls, especially girls like me and to never forget the importance of community. It was an honor to give these girls fashion advice, and see them carry their dresses out. And to think...... this was just an idea I had 5 weeks ago. Of course, I could not have done any of the work without the beautiful ladies in my organization and my wonderful Co-Chair, Maya. I owe those ladies all the love! With hard work, dedication, and fashion of course, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! Stay Fashionable, xoxo Fashionista J
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