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Lonnie Craig Jr.

Lonnie Craig Jr.

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Inaugural Kennard Scholar
BA in mass communication and broadcasting, public relations emphasis, 2019
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

 

What type of career have you pursued and want to achieve in the future?

I’m employed as a freelance independent contractor to my record label, Mean Records LLC.


How did receiving the Clyde Kennard scholarship impact you? 

Receiving the Clyde Kennard scholarship impacted me in a major way. Around the time that I received the scholarship, I had a few academic issues that were occurring, which caused me to have doubt in my skills and abilities. It took me by surprise when I received an email about being selected. It gave me a major confidence boost along with all the assets that came with being a part of the Kennard Scholars program that ensured my success. The program exposed me  to things I had not experienced before, especially the cultural field trips/events. 

As a first-generation scholar of the program, I felt I was part of a legacy. I was part of a major movement in connection to my African American heritage not only in Hattiesburg, but in Mississippi and the U.S. 


How do/did your academic pursuits or journey honor Kennard’s legacy?

The Kennard Scholars program is something that is really needed for minority students to experience. As a first-generation scholar of the program, I felt I was part of a legacy. I was part of a major movement in connection to my African American heritage not only in Hattiesburg, but in Mississippi and the United States. I felt I had a new sense of purpose to fulfill and achieve my goals in spite of the trials and errors that confronted me. I kept in mind my ancestors and all the martyrs such as Clyde Kennard, who fought so hard for us to have an equal education. I couldn’t let such an opportunity be wasted. 

 

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