Author: LaShelle Franklin

Meeting Julia Nichols, graduating class of 2020 at Edward Waters College, and future Computer Software Engineer. Originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas, Ms. Nichols will be a first-generation college graduate, from Edward Waters College in the fall. Like many universities around the country, her graduation was set for May 2020 but, due to the COVID-19 […]

Meet Noah Nicholas, expected graduate at Howard University 2020 and future Orthopedic Physician Assistant. This year, we take a moment to celebrate the unstoppable Noah Nicholas for being a returning awardee of the WFF scholarship. In Noah’s interview, he explained how a bump in the road is only a hurdle that can be faced and triumphed. Noah […]

Meet Marvellous Oke, expected graduate at Morgan State University 2020 and future Pediatrician Neurologist. The Williams-Franklin Foundation had the pleasure of awarding Marvellous Oke, originally from Nigeria, the WFF 2019 – 2020 scholarship award. Known for her passion for working with children, Ms. Oke has goals of attending medical school to become a pediatrician neurologist and also researching in […]

It’s been five years since Amber Quinney received the first WFF Scholarship Award, and she keeps the spirit of that award alive every day. My interview with Amber was inspiring. After hearing about her journey, I believe Amber’s story must be told and remembered.. If you don’t know Amber’s story, let me give you a brief synopsis. It blew me […]