"I'm a product of the former Memphis City Schools system, and I currently go to University of Memphis now. I've grown up and lived in this city my whole life, and I love it dearly. It has made me want to make a difference in the community that has given me so much. I want our city to have a fiber-optic gigabit broadband network, because our city has so many strengths, like a phenomenal medical district and a great musical history, but I also know it could benefit our city to

"I've been singing since I popped out of the womb... My mom used to always tell me stories about how I would stand up on the kitchen table and sing opera songs in the mornings. At first, it was just a hobby-- but then I got involved in the theatre department at Germantown High School. My mom was my main encouragement: she always believed in my talents and that, if I worked hard enough, I could make my dreams come true. She let me stay active in Theatre and Music and encourage

"I'm proud of growth; spiritually, mentally, and maturity. Allah makes us go through things, to grow through things. We all have struggles that define who we are, and I can say that I overcame my biggest obstacles, and I found myself. Alhamdulillah! I don't like "planning" or thinking about the future too often. I learned to just go with the flow. I have goals, but I'm not pressing myself to achieve them; that's how you get disappointed. The Memphis ummah has always welcomed