Hey all! My
name is Demetrius Martin. I am 28 years old. I have a six year old daughter and a wife who is 28 years of age. Wer have been together for nearly 7 years. It has taken me some time to get
into the groove of college but I'm getting there. I spent the better part of
18-24 in the US Army. I have experienced a great deal for my age and look
forward to being challenged even more. When I think about the experiences, I
have had so far here at Johnson C. Smith University, I picture what it must
have been like years ago to attend this University during the volatile era of
the Civil Rights Movement. Because I spend so much of my spare time doing light
research on various Black historical figures and their respective beliefs, I
chose this University above all the others in the local area in order to ascertain
an even greater appreciation of my culture and the rich history it holds. I hope
to one day become a philosopher of sorts following in the same vein as W.E.B.
Dubois or possibly James Baldwin and it is my belief as a father that it is my
social responsibility to do so for the betterment of not only myself, but for
my Wife and Daughter as well.
Caption: W.E.B Dubois (https://www.nypl.org/sites/default/files/webduboisbanner.jpg)
Hello Demetrius,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to our class! I am currently doing a lot of research on the history of student activism at JCSU! It is a fascinating and inspiring history. I look forward to reading your future blog posts.
Hello Demetrius !!
ReplyDeleteIt was very nice reading your introduction post, I was reading the part where you said you were still trying to get use to this whole college thing. It is never to late to start college just remember to continue to stay on top of your work and try getting some things done early so you can still enjoy your family time with your daughter and wife ! KEEP STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE .