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JASMINE HOLLIE UNIQUE STUDENTS ON CAMPUS Hatcher. The Hoover native is a senior majoring in musical theatre and criminal justice. For his senior project, Hatcher decided to create a Talk Series titled, “This is My Story,” which creates a space where Black people can open up about their personal stories and experiences. The series will feature a variety of guests and strives to help break down stereotypes within the Black community. Hatcher said this special project has been in the works for a while. Also, it was created with the intent to help break barriers between the media’s portrayal of Black people and the truth. “I found that conversations can end stereotypes and bring a sense of empathy to the Black experience,” said Hatcher. 31 The University of Alabama is filled with talented and gifted students ranging from athletics, arts, beauty and politics. Christian Hatcher and Elissa Nation are just a few examples of the many extraordinary students that exist within the UA student body. Quarantine and recent cultural events have inspired these students to discover new passions as well as perfect older ones. Nation, a sophomore majoring in political science, is the CEO of her own charm bracelet business named A Nation’s Charm. What started off as just a fun hobby for Nation quickly blossomed into a successful brand. However, A Nation’s Charm is not limited to just charm bracelets. There are also necklaces, anklets, purses and many other items. Nation said she hopes to continue expanding her business in the future. “I started making bracelets in high school and began selling them to my friends,” said Nation. “Everyone started encouraging me to take it more seriously my second semester at UA, so I did and it only went up from there.” Nation is very involved on campus. A few of her organizations and leadership roles include: Al’s Pals, Women of Excellence, Ignite and several others. She is also a part of over five different honor societies. Nation said starting your own business can be challenging because it takes a lot of time and money. However, Nation also said making her bracelets is often therapeutic and her friends keep her motivated during stressful times. So, what should other aspiring students do if they have hopes of starting a business? Persistence, patience and self-encouragement is key. “Do your research, save your money and believe in yourself. Take the leap,” said Nation. “You should be your biggest investment. It’s also better to work for yourself than for anyone else.” Another gifted student at the University of Alabama is Christian Hatcher said the inspiration behind “This is My Story” as well as other creative projects comes from growing up in a neighborhood and attending a school that were both predominantly white. According to Hatcher, his experience in and outside of school made him realize how ignorant some white people were to the experiences and lives of their Black peers. “I personally believe that most people aren’t racist, but ignorant,” said Hatcher. “When people watch the show; if it helps to touch someone or change the attitude and values of just one person, I’d consider that a success.” Hatcher said his main goal is to create a database where Black people can share their stories and also learn about the experiences of their peers. Hatcher described his talk series as an educational tool for both Black and non-Black people. Eventually, he plans to branch out and feature other races on the show, but for now it focuses on Black stories. As far as guest speakers for the show, Hatcher said he wants to interview “interesting people with interesting stories.”
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