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Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

I received this tattoo on my birthday as a celebration of life; & is my only with color. The splash of color is meant as gratitude for my life & reminder for brighter days, as I’ve witnessed plenty of trauma and despair in my community and across the world. It’s a sun looking out from some clouds. It’s face a blend of yellow & red while each ray’s tip is red. Red, life & community remembrance through our actions and legacy. Yellow, symbolizing our greatnes

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

Wherever I go, I will always carry souvenirs from the different people, places, and experiences I’ve gotten the privilege to learn from, challenge myself with, or give to. All of which influence the way that I continue to share love with my family, show up for the students I support, and communities I want to elevate.

What would you do with the $25,000?

This would be a breath of fresh air! I would use some to pay my sister’s fire fighter program. Then share with my parents as they took the responsibility to care for my uncle after his stroke that had a huge impact on his ability to communicate & move on his own. Lastly, my partner & I have dreamt of owning a home where we can set out roots; working in education had me moving annually in search of better paying jobs or financially feasible rent while remaining in communities we can