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I am honored to compete in the Miss Black and Gold scholarship pageant sponsored by the Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. This pageant goes beyond physical aesthetics. It celebrates leadership, service, and scholarship—values that completely align with my walk and purpose.

As a second-year Business Administration scholar with a concentration in human resources and operations management , I embody my university's motto, "Excellence With Caring." I have a huge passion for service, education empowerment, and servant leadership. I am committed to helping to eradicate food insecurity and ensuring that all who desire a higher education have the financial support to receive one. I am a consistent volunteer at food banks in Tallahassee and Atlanta. I volunteered with the FAMU Chapter of Girls to Girls by providing food and kitchen services. I worked with the FAMU Chapter of Queen in You to prepare and sell meals to raise funds for several families in need during the LA wildfires.

My faith keeps me grounded, humble, and focused. I live by the adage "to whom much is given, much is required." To that end, I serve as the Volunteer Manager for the FAMU chapter of the Esther Funds Foundation. This extraordinary organization was established to prevent college dropouts through service, donations, and ministry.

Through this pageant, I am championing my platform, SERVICE 360, which promotes service and education advocacy on all levels. I am seeking donations to support the Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated to fulfill their mission of service and education support. Your generous donations will award college scholarships to noteworthy recipients.

Disclaimer: Please note that contestant identities remain confidential until the official reveal. Please do not share with others or on any social media outlets. Thank you for your discretion.

Thank you for your support.

With gratitude,

Brooke Avery Smalls