“Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.” —Coretta Scott King The fight for civil rights and racial justice was what motivated me to become a lawyer, and on May 8, 2026, I will accomplish that feat and graduate with my JD (doctor of jurisprudence) from Vanderbilt University Law School. To achieve one of my biggest dreams—something I’ve worked toward, prayed for, and dreamed about for so long—feels surreal. T

I am honored to receive the 2025-26 Damali A. Booker Award for legal activism and commitment to social change, and the 2025-26 Philip G. Davidson III Award for dedication to the law and its problem-solving role in society, and exemplary leadership in service to the law school and the greater community. Over the last three years as a student at Vanderbilt University Law School, it has been rewarding to lead organizations like Street Law as well as the Black Law Students Associ

Last week I celebrated two years on Vanderbilt Law School’s social justice law journal, The Vanderbilt Social Justice Reporter! Throughout my two years on the journal, I had my first law school article published and I hosted the journal’s new podcast, Equal Ground. Working with such an incredible group of students focused on highlighting scholarship from diverse authors and uplifting stories from underrepresented and marginalized communities was one of the highlights of my la

This year, I had the honor of working alongside my friend and colleague, Alexis Shaw, to plan and lead the Vanderbilt Black Law Students Association’s Black History Month programming. This year’s programming was especially meaningful as we commemorated the 70th anniversary of the desegregation of Vanderbilt University Law School. Throughout our month-long celebration in February, it was deeply moving to hear from trailblazers like Judge Waverly Crenshaw (VLS ‘81) and Mr. Al

As the fall semester comes to a close, I’m grateful for the chance to reflect on my first several months serving as President of the Vanderbilt Black Law Students Association . I officially began this role in May and since that time I have been proud to continue building upon BLSA’s legacy of academic excellence, professional development, leadership, and service in the community. I am also deeply grateful to the entire BLSA Executive Board for their steadfast commitment to

This summer I had the opportunity to work as a legal intern for the Justice Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, where I met some incredible lawyers, law students, researchers, and policy advocates dedicated to reforming our nation’s democracy and system of justice. Working with Ames Grawert, I spent the first half of the summer developing legal arguments to challenge the Trump administration’s decision to withhold millions of dollars in federal funding from states and

Last Friday was my last day as a law clerk for the United States Senate Judiciary Committee. As someone who wishes to pursue a career in...

I’m thrilled to announce that this summer I’ll be heading back to Capitol Hill to serve as a law clerk for U.S. Senator Chris Coons...

Last month, I was honored to be recognized by the Vanderbilt Bar Association for my work as Street Law Co-Director! Street Law received...

In April, the Vanderbilt University Law School Black Law Students Association (BLSA) hosted our annual End-of-Year Banquet at the...

Earlier this semester, I was sworn in as a qualified law student attorney in Tennessee by State Supreme Court Justice Jeff Bivens. In...

Happy Black History Month! Recently, Vanderbilt BLSA hosted our annual Alumni Banquet and it was a huge success and a lot of fun! What a...

This week I participated in the American Bar Association ’s Judicial Clerkship Program as one of four students from Vanderbilt...

I’m excited to share that I was elected President of the Black Law Students Association at Vanderbilt University Law School for the...

I’m excited to share that I was selected to participate in Vanderbilt University Law School ’s Immigration Practice Clinic for the...

WHITNEY PLANTATION, Edgar, LA. There’s a saying that history does not repeat itself but it rhymes. After seeing the presidential election...

Last week I was proud to lead a team of Vanderbilt Law Students at a community event discussing renters' rights, housing, and other...

I am honored to have been selected as a Staff Editor for the Vanderbilt Law Review AND for the Vanderbilt Social Justice Reporter (SJR)!...

I am excited to begin my role as an intern in the ACLU’s Southern Legal Internship Program! The program, which partners with the National...

Earlier this semester I was awarded the Garrison Social Justice Scholarship at Vanderbilt Law School and I could not be more excited for...