Alum Of The First HBCU #1837. Doing as much as I can, for as many as I can, for as long as I can. Life is but a moment. Nothing But Love For Ya, Have a Jazzy 1
Meet Alena Analeigh McQuarter, a 17-year-old phenomenon and unstoppable young queen rewriting history in STEM and medicine! 👏🏽
At just 13 years old, she made history as the youngest Black student ever accepted into a U.S. medical school (University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine).
Now at 17, this powerhouse has already achieved what most only dream of:
• Graduated high school at 12
• Earned her Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences and Master’s in Biological Sciences (both Summa Cum Laude) from Arizona State University by age 15
• Became the youngest person of color to intern at NASA (at just 12)
• Founded The Brown STEM Girl and The Brown STEM Girl Foundation — creating scholarships, mentorship programs, and global opportunities for girls of color in STEM
• Conducting advanced research in cancer immunology, virology, and global health
• Pursuing her PhD in Integrated Biomedical Sciences (focus on infection, immunity & inflammation) at Loma Linda University while on the path to her MD/PhD
• Initiated into Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. as one of the youngest members
From Texas to NASA to the frontiers of medicine — Alena’s journey is a powerful testament to discipline, brilliance, and purpose. She’s not just breaking barriers… she’s building bridges for every young Black girl behind her.
Her story is a powerful one. Keep shining, Queen! 👏🏽
Front Page News. Joel Didn’t Just Show Up At Harvard, He Showed Out. Congratulations To You And The Village That Raised And Supported You. Continue To Be Great!
last week i graduated summa cum laude (top 5%) from HARVARD. 🙏🏽still feels surreal but a testimony to countless prayers and God’s guidance every step of the way. #AMDG
how it started how it’s going
My child is officially a Gastroenterologist! Dr. Johnson, MD! a real doctor, not an honorary title. No matter what anyone says, we raised a doctor and that achievement sticks forever! Go tell that…
@The_DocHolliday@NikeEYB@memphissec I was there and we might have crossed each other’s path. Wish I had gotten the opportunity to introduce myself and give you a hug. King. You are appreciated ❤️
Dorothy Jean Tillman II , the brilliant black 18-year-old from Chicago who started college at age 10 made history by earning her Doctorate in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University at just 17. Youngest in the program’s history! 👏🏾
Twin sisters Tia and Jasmin will graduate as valedictorian and salutatorian of Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest HBCU. Their excellence, resilience, and sisterhood embody the power of Black education and Black brilliance. Their late father would surely be proud. 🙏🏿