We are thrilled to highlight Jaylah Dorman, two-time WFF Awardee Jaylah Dorman, expected class of 2025, at Howard University, and founder of HBCU ABLE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing the brilliance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Through HBCU ABLE, Jaylah has created a digital platform that connects students to invaluable resources, mentorship, and […]
Meet Jemiah Williams
Meet Jemiah Williams of Arlington, Texas, Howard University Class of 2021, and future Legal Correspondent. At an early age, Jemiah asked herself an important question, “what can I do to make a difference in the lives of others?” Searching for the answer led her to Howard University (HU), where she decided to major in Strategic […]
Meet Julia Nichols
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
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
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 […]
Meet Amber Quinney—The Scholarship Queen™ and inaugural WFF Scholar!
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 […]
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