Deep Sighs… I don’t even know where to begin without getting emotional as I write my final Reid Group blog. Struggling to hold back tears as I sum up my experience in this post. This opportunity in New York was life changing. I can’t believe I have less than a week before I head back to Atlanta and prepare for my last year in school. I learned so much about myself within a two-month period; I’ve grown as person in such an unimaginable way.
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Watching Ms. Reid
juggle many projects, from NY Live, Tom Joyner Morning Show: Inside Her Story,
the Reid Group, and even her personal life, showed her impressive work ethic.
Having her as a mentor enabled me to build a genuine relationship to where I
could confide in her about any situation. Sitting in my room, reflecting on how
I use to idolize her on BET Nightly News as a phenomenal journalist and now having an everlasting bond seems so surreal. I firmly believe the saying; “God
works in mysterious ways” because being in this program was a blessing. I
cannot thank Ms. Reid enough, for having faith in me and allowing me to have
that extra spot in the program. Originally, the requirement is to have only 10
students to participate in this internship, but Ms. Reid saw my hunger and
passion for the Reid Group.
I could literally go on and on and write a book about my experiences in this program, but since it’s a blog I’ll keep it short (laughing out loud). I want to thank Terri Martin and Alesia Powell for supporting Ms. Reid throughout this entire program and helping decide which students could take part in. Also, to every speaker that volunteered their time to speak with the group, I appreciate you for inspiring us. I can’t forget my amazing writing coach, Chandra Lanier! You most certainly brought the best out of my writing skills and pushed me to improve daily (Your critiques never went unnoticed).
Time
to close this chapter in my life and flip to next page of new beginnings. Be on
the lookout for the members of the Reid Group and what the future has in store
for us. We are the next generation!!!!!
✌ ❤☺-Demeshia Jackson