It was a groundbreaking trend on my part. I think this will give people a sense of hope, especially my students.

Dr. King stood for nonviolence and not judging people by their skin and he was someone I looked up to. But I consider my mother to be my role model. She's a very hard worker.

I hope young people will see how I changed my life and how it's up to them to make changes in their own lives to succeed.

I am delighted to see such passion from the students. However, I also hope people will read the report more seriously and think about what it means to be a women's college in the 21st century.

We have some (African-American educators and leaders), but not enough. I know we're trying to add more certified minority teachers in our district. We're trying to get our own kids to go out, get their education, and come back here (to teach).

Black history is celebrated only one month (in February) and then that's it, it's over. It should be celebrated the whole year. Great things from African-American leaders in our county take place all the time.