Mhorgan Stephens, Clark Atlanta University- c/o 2021, Business Administration with a concentration in Management
Name : Mhorgan Stephens
HBCU : Clark Atlanta University
Graduation Year : 2021
Major : Business Administration with a concentration in Management
Minor : Entrepreneurship
Email : mhorgan.stephens@gmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I am from South Carolina. I had a lot of family members who attended HBCUs.
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
Growing up I was exposed to a very diverse group (neighborhood, School, city, etc.) However, I never experienced being surrounded by people who looked similar to me. With my going into college and starting a new chapter in life, I really wanted to be exposed to something I never had the chance to experience.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
Finishing my freshman year has been life changing. My experience was really one to remember. I was connected with amazing scholars and professionals. I got involved in many organizations that allowed me to really give back. I also had the opportunity to be in leadership positions.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
Our motto at CAU is " I'll find a way or Make one." Understanding what this meant really helped me out when I first got there.
Mission accomplished is a program started to emphasize the importance of Mental Health.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
Dr. Kimbro - This man CHANGED my life. You will never go in a class and leave bored. Any time he opens his mouth you know that there will be power to follow. He is truly a leader and teacher. His books are also amazing as well.
Professor Hill - This women is phenomenal. This is the best english class I ever had. While we were required to do a lot of work, each one served a purpose. The conversation we had in class really allowed you to think and put things in a new perspective.
What life-changing books would you recommend to others to read?
Travel lightly by Dr. Craig Oliver, Any of Dr. Kimbro's books, My book- I have Itp But ITP Does Not Have Me The Mhorgan Stephens story. (Available on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/have-Does-Have-Mhorgan-Stephens/dp/0692665552/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529066047&sr=8-1&keywords=mhorgan+stephens
Entrepreneur? Tell us about your business.
My business is the Mhorgan Stephens Foundation.
Our mission statement is to impact the lives of our youth. We aspire to motivate, uplift, and provide the necessities for them to succeed in life. We want to target teens who have been diagnosed with disorders and disabilities.
Maya Angelou once said “If you’re always trying to be normal you’ll never realize how amazing you truly are.” If you want to make a difference you have to be okay with being different.
Our goal and purpose is to let the youth know that through any obstacle life throws your way, you must keep going.Despite your current situation don’t let that dictate your future Our vision statement is you can achieve anything through hope
H: humility, Humble
O: Optimistic
P: Passion and perseverance
E: Exhilarating, Exceptional
Hope stands for holding on to positive energy.
The foundation has four different initiatives. 1) Kids with ITP, 2) Miss phenomenal Pageant. Motto is Defying our differences, Defining our disorders, and delivering dreams. 3) Mission Accomplished 4) Helping young Entrepreneurs.
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Clark Atlanta University
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Students: 3,485
- Athletics: Clark Atlanta University competes within the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division II. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.
- Notable Alumni: Ralph Abernathy - 1951 - Civil rights activist** Brenda S. Banks - Archivist, Deputy Director of the Georgia Department of Archives and History and founder of Banks Archives Consultants** Bryan Barber - 1996 - Director of the 2006 film Idlewild** Kenya Barris - Creator and executive producer of ABC's Black-ish** Marva Collins - 1957 - Educator; founder and director of the Westside Preparatory School in Chicago, Illinois** Amanda Davis - News anchor at CBS 46 in Atlanta, Georgia** DJ Drama - 2000 - Music producer** Alexander Jefferson - 1942 - Retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and a member of the Tuskegee Airmen** Robert R. Jennings - President of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University** Henry C. "Hank" Johnson 1976 U.S. Congressman, Georgia 4th District Otis Johnson - 1969 - Mayor of Savannah, Georgia** Bomani Jones - 2001 - Sportswriter, Co-Host of Highly Questionable** Kenny Leon - 1978 - Tony Award winning Broadway and film director. Former artistic director of Atlanta's Alliance Theatre** Evelyn G. Lowery - American civil rights activist and leader; marched in the historic Selma to Montgomery March** Mason "Mase" Durrell Bethea - Rapper** Valeisha Butterfield Jones - 2000 - Founder and CEO of the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN), political strategist, youth and women’s activist, author and media personality** Eva Pigford - Model/actress; winner of America's Next Top Model Cycle 3** Nnegest Likke - Movie director and screenwriter** Jacque Reid - 1995 - Journalist** Pernessa C. Seele - Immunologist and the CEO and founder of Balm in Gilead, Inc.** C. Lamont Smith - Sports agent, the founder and president of All Pro Sports and Entertainment** Ella Gaines Yates - First African-American director of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System**
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