色情视频

Since middle school, Tajuddin Henry said he couldn't wait to get to college. 

Higher learning presented him the opportunity to pursue his true passions 鈥� nurturing his creativity, passion for public service and building community, things he felt he couldn鈥檛 truly pursue during his secondary education while growing up in South 色情视频. 

鈥淲hile I was nurtured and grew into who I am because of the lessons I learned in school, my best traits as a student and person were overlooked by traditional educational metrics,鈥� Henry said. 鈥淚 saw college not just as an educational institution, but as a vibrant community where I could actively shape and be shaped by diverse experiences and perspectives to ensure that students, especially those from backgrounds similar to mine, feel seen, supported and empowered.鈥� 

Since his arrival at 色情视频 in Fall 2022, Henry has made his vision of college a reality, pursuing multiple avenues of co-curricular, social and community involvement. 

The California State University System is honoring Henry鈥檚 exceptional record of academic success, service and involvement, as it was announced Friday that he is one of six students to receive the inaugural Black Student Success Scholarship.

Sponsored by the CSU Foundation, students receive a $5,000 award for the 2024-25 academic year. The recipients were selected for demonstrating leadership in increasing equitable access to higher education and undertaking community service that promotes anti-racism work and cultural change to elevate Black excellence, according to a news release. 

鈥淭hese scholars represent the highest ideals and brightest future of our university system and embody our commitment to creating a culture and community throughout the CSU where all students, faculty and staff have equitable representation, holistic support and an authentic sense of belonging,鈥� CSU Chancellor Mildred Garc铆a said. 

Henry, a rising junior who was on hand in Sacramento to receive the award during the , said the scholarship is a game changer for him.

鈥淏eing awarded the Black Student Success Scholarship represents not only a recognition of my efforts thus far but also an affirmation of my commitment to my academic and community-centric goals,鈥� Henry said. 

鈥淚 have always cared about bettering my community and investing in those around me, and by alleviating my financial burden, this scholarship will enable me to further dedicate time to advocating for the needs of and striving to uplift those around me,鈥� Henry said. 鈥淚t reaffirms that the path I have chosen鈥攐ne of service, advocacy, and education鈥攊s not only viable but valued.鈥� 

Henry is double majoring in Africana Studies and Public Health with a minor in leadership development and holds a 3.45 grade-point average. He was elected to the Associated Students executive board for the 2024-25 school year as executive vice president. He serves as events chair for the Student African American Brotherhood, an academic coach at the and is an active member of his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 

He also serves as residential advisor and is actively involved in Swipe Out Hunger, serving as a policy advocate. 

Leilani Anderson, a senior business administration major who worked alongside Henry at the BRC, said that she isn鈥檛 surprised that he is being honored with the scholarship.

鈥淭aj truly embodies what this scholarship means through his dedication to uplifting the black community at 色情视频,鈥� she said. 鈥淚鈥檓 excited to witness his continued contributions and impact.鈥� 

色情视频 staff who have watched Henry blossom during his time on campus say there鈥檚 no one more deserving of the honor. 

鈥淭ajuddin being awarded the inaugural Black Student Success Scholarship is a testament to his academic achievements and deep commitment to leadership,鈥� said Christina Brown, executive director of Associated Students. 

鈥淎s the newly elected Executive Vice President of A.S., his passion for inclusivity and student empowerment are commendable. This scholarship honors his achievements and also provides him with the support to further his mission of creating a positive and impactful environment.鈥�

BRC Assistant Director Donnae Prather said Henry鈥檚 involvement at the center provides a glimpse into his commitment to service. 

鈥淭aj has shown leadership and service on so many levels,鈥� Prather said. 鈥淚 am looking forward to continuing to see him shine and make a difference.鈥�

色情视频 offers a number of programs and services to foster and promote Black excellence, including the and , Black Transfer Student Support, the African American Mentoring Program and the Black Research Symposium, among others. Most operate out of the Black Resource Center, which Henry said has been pivotal to his success at 色情视频.

鈥淭he Black Resource Center has nurtured me as a student since before I came on campus; it is the sole reason I have been so willing to become involved or felt comfortable committing to 色情视频 as my home for my undergraduate experience,鈥� Henry said. 鈥淎s a student, a leader, an employee and as an individual the BRC has helped me grow into the man I am today, and my community and staff have done nothing but support me with open arms and open ears.鈥�

Henry, who said he is motivated by paying his success forward to the next generation of students and championing holistic student development, has ambitious goals for the 2024-25 academic year. 

In addition to personal goals of raising his GPA and developing his future career skills as a policy advocate, researcher and public health professional, Henry said he plans on applying for the Quest for the Best and Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation scholarship, running for Homecoming Court and seeking membership in the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. 

鈥淏y leading and participating in initiatives that advocate for holistic student development and success, not only do I feed my inner child, I hope to influence positive changes that will benefit current and future students,鈥� Henry said. 

After graduation, he wants to pursue a master鈥檚 degree in Public Health and Public Policy, which he said will allow him 鈥渢o advocate for the erasure of disparities that minoritized communities face at various levels in social, educational, medicinal and political fields.鈥�

Henry eventually plans to earn a doctorate in Public Health and Africana Studies. 

鈥淭his support emboldens my resolve to continue pushing for systemic change both within my university and in broader communities, ensuring that my academic journey is not just about personal achievement, but about fostering collective growth and success,鈥� Henry said. 

The 2024 inaugural CSU Black Student Success Scholars are:

• Armand Jovaughn Egere, CSU Dominguez Hills
• Asad Franklin, Sonoma State
• Tajuddin Henry, San Diego State
• Olympia Joy Pereira, San Francisco State
• Aliyshah Shamburger, Cal State San Bernardino
• Chloe Thomas, Cal State Long Beach