2025: BK2BAMA 9

My favorite civil rights quote is from MLK, who said, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.” This means that Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” I love this quote because it reminds me any positive action I take will lead to even more positive change. However small, this progress will be significant.

My hero is Yara Shahidi because she has produced many films like Paint Me a Road Out of Here and Sitting in Bars with Cake, and graduated from Harvard University with a 4.0 GPA while acting in many shows. I aspire to accomplish as much as her one day. When I grow up, I want to be a lawyer because I love debating and fighting for others’ freedom.

When I grow up, I want to be a doctor and possibly a surgeon because I would love to help people when they aren’t feeling their best, like my mother, whom I look up to for being so strong and helpful to me. One of my favorite quotes comes from a brave leader, Rosa Parks. She said, “To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.” This quote motivates me to try my best. Above all else, hard work is essential to bring about change.

When I grow up, I’m going to be the mayor of New York City. I always felt I was meant for bigger things, for helping others. I believe I can accomplish this as New York City’s mayor.

I admire my mom because of all she sacrifices to help me. My favorite civil rights figure is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who famously said, “The time is always right to do what’s right.” This powerful quote exemplifies why King was a strong leader. 

When I grow up, I want to be a neurosurgeon because I like helping people in need, especially those who don't have the resources to survive. Also, my dad is a police officer. If he ever gets injured, then I will be the one to save him.