To begin my story, I have been on this path since I was a child and getting rushed to see the doctor when I had an asthma attack. I strongly desire to impact the Black American community to live a long healthy life. As a child, I viewed doctors as heroes who protect the weak, ill, and vulnerable. I grew up wanting to become a doctor. For most of my childhood, I would say,” “I’m becoming a doctor to ensure my family is healthy.” In my younger years, I didn’t identify what I was interpreting about food and health. Indeed, I lived in a food desert and couldn’t find fresh fruits and vegetables; if not to purchase, at least know these options existed. Furthermore, that childhood experience played a role in my development around not valuing my health. I needed to gain the education and culture of why it is essential to eat nutritious food. I didn’t know drinking soda and sugary items would create a condition in me that healthy eating was a “Caucasian thing.” When I turned 18, I began working at a local bank and met my 1st black   see more>>