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Black college students? Yeah, we exist for YOU.

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This month I’m manifesting good grades and good relationships. If you get in the way of either of those, I’m creating distance.

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College Tip 50: Finding your people on campus… #GrindToGrad #imgongraduate #seeyouatgraduation #melanatedandcollegeeducated

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Lord, keep my fire for You burning strong and my passion for graduation unwavering. Give me wisdom, endurance, and faith to push through every challenge in college. Let my success bring You glory. In Jesus’ name.

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Lord, in the midst of deadlines and stress, remind me that true rest comes from You. When college or life makes me weary, help me seek You first. Refresh my mind, renew my body, and restore my soul. Teach me to balance school and rest, knowing You are my peace.

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This semester I’m only focused on God, grades, and goals.

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Black history is EVERY day.

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I celebrate Black history is everyday.

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Heavenly Father, I may have failed this test, but I know my college journey isn’t over. Teach me to see failure as a lesson, not a limit. Strengthen my resolve, sharpen my discipline, and guide me toward success. I trust You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Lord, guide me to seek and embrace every opportunity You’ve prepared for me in college. Open my eyes to see doors You’ve placed before me and opened. Give me the courage to walk through them with faith and eradicate all fear from my spirit. Amen.

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Lord, help me keep a clear vision of myself as a college graduate. I know the vision You gave me is what You want for me. Strengthen me to endure trials, stay disciplined, and trust that success is on the other side. Amen.

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Frazier Leon Thompson
First Black student to graduate from the University of Notre Dame, Class of 1947.

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In 2025: No is a complete sentence.

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Lord, help me focus on my wins instead of my losses, on how far You’ve brought me instead of how far I have to go. Teach me to delight in this journey, trusting that You have amazing plans for me ahead. Amen.

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Heavenly Father, help me learn to forgive as You forgive—completely and freely. Teach me to release grudges, knowing every person You place in my life, even briefly, has a purpose. Grant me peace, grace, and trust that all things are working for my good. Amen.

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Sherman Hamlin Guss
First Black student to graduate from The Ohio State University, Class of 1892.

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In 2025: When referring to your goals, stop saying “if.” Say “when.”

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Heavenly Father, help me learn to forgive as You forgive—completely and freely. Teach me to release grudges, knowing every person You place in their life, even briefly, has a purpose. Grant them peace, grace, and trust that all things are working for their good. Amen.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Morehouse College, Class of 1948