Hello, my name is Joshua S. Yarbrough. I am a junior at the University of West Georgia. My major is English and I plan on pursuing a career in education after I complete my undergraduate studies. I am taking this course to help broaden and expand my skills as a writer. I’ve always been a fan of poetry and hope that this class will introduce me to unknown works and give me more of an appreciation for a wide range of collections.
I am a native of Atlanta, Georgia, graduating from Stephenson High School in 2007. I live in Lithonia, GA, 5690 Albans Way. I am 20 years old and will be 21 on April 17th. I am an active member of the Student Government Association, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, as well as a Fall 2008 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
Some of my hobbies include reading, writing, working out, shopping, sleeping, and eating. My favorite album of all time is “Reasonable Doubt” by Jay Z, my favorite song is “Across the Universe” by The Beatles, and my favorite movie is “Cool Hand Luke”. I am a huge fan of African American history and I plan on teaching it in some form later in life. I believe its important for young African Americans to know the numerous contributions that have been made by their own race, and how they can make a contribution to the future. I also am a huge advocate for community service. I’ve worked with a variety of different organizations to help benefit our community and to give back. When I decide to work with an organization, it is typically with a topic or area that is close to me. I worked with the Juvenile Diabetes Association because my best friend was diagnosed with it in the 4th grade and I’ve witnessed his struggle with it. I also helped raise funds with the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy in an effort to combat childhood illiteracy.
I hope this helps everyone in getting to know me a bit better. If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact me and I’d be glad to answer them.
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This post gave a lot of insight into the kind of person you are. I really admire the initiative you put forth with volunteering and the African American community. Your hobbies are basically the same as mine and I'm also a Jay Z fan!
ReplyDeleteI love how close you are to the volunteer work that you choose to do. It makes volunteering all the more rewarding when you have a personal connection with the cause!
ReplyDeleteI really admire that you donate your time to volunteer and help others. I also admire that you have the drive to help children combat illiteracy. I also enjoy many of the hobbies you listed. I very much look forward to reading some of your work.
ReplyDeleteI agree that this post gave a lot of insight to who you are and what you aspire to be. I thought it was funny that you gave your home address. I just recently moved to Lithonia from Stone Mountain.
ReplyDeleteAcross the Universe is not only a great song, but a great movie too. I completely support your opinion.
ReplyDeleteChildhood Illiteracy? Now that you've mentioned it, I can't stop thinking about it. How do you go about getting to be a part of that? Why did you begin in the first place? I think that's really cool.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very well written introduction. I feel like i have a good sense of what type of person you are. I love that fact that you are into African American History too! You cant know where you are going until you know where you came from.
ReplyDeleteYou are an very involved person and it will pay off in to long ran. I admire your interest in African American histoy because it is very important to know the roots of different cultures/traditions
ReplyDeleteI am in awe by all you accomplish! You're so active at school and in the community; it says a lot about how compassionate and focused you are.
ReplyDeletevery informative intro. but ive never heard of your favorite move
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