Yokika Hornsby, Texas Southern University- c/o 2014, Administration of Justice
Name : Yokika Hornsby
HBCU : Texas Southern University
Graduation Year : 2014
Major : Administration of Justice
Minor : Public Policy and Administration
Email : jperkins0873@yahoo.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
Born & raised in Waco, Texas which is the home of Paul Quinn College.
My grandmother & grandfather were professors at Paul Quinn & my mother is a graduate of Paul Quinn & masters graduate from Prairie View.
HBCU's are my life!
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
Waco is home of the Baylor Bears. My grandparents made sure that I knew for a fact that there's always a great place for higher education at a HBCU.
Walking Paul Quinn campus all of my life I always felt like this is where I belong. I never got that feeling from Baylor, even though my Aunt worked there.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
As a mother of a high school student deciding to go back to college to get her degree was scary. Being on Texas Southern campus as a nontraditional student ended up being one of the greatest experiences in my life thus far!
Having a blast, even at my age, participating in events at my Alma Mata
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
My 1st time experiences @ Texas Southern are so many I can't even name them all. I met a Tuskegee Airman/worked closely with State & Federal Representatives/went to my state capital for a purpose not as a tourist/partied with BBD & Doug E. Fresh/attended & volunteered at the NAACP National Convention/be a part of the recreation of the March on Washington/and so much more.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
Dr. Thomas Freeman, Professor LaRence Snowden, Dr. Michael Adams, and Dr. Nayer.
Each of these professors truly care about their Tigers and they never sugar coat anything because you're a minority.
While Dr. Freeman was teaching vocal presentation Snowden. Nayer, and Adams were teaching me how things really are in this new career field I was embarking on for the 1st time.
What are the chants heard most often at the sporting events?
TS - TS- TS - TS U U U I THOUGHT YOU KNEW
What to date has been your happiest moment @ Your HBCU?
My daughter in the stands cheering for me as I walked across the stage for graduation.
How are you positively active on campus? (e.g. clubs, SGA, etc.)
SGA/Public Affairs President/Administration of Justice Secretary/Housing RA & GA
Where is the “yard” located?
The "Tiger Walk"
What to date has been your saddest moment at your HBCU?
When my resident died from a gunshot & when another one died driving home.
Which professors have impacted your life the most at your HBCU?
This one isn't a professor but she has taught the majority of TxSU's life lessons, decorum, proper procedures & much more.
Her name is Mrs. Mellany Patrong & she is the epitome of a TRUE LADY!!!!
Entrepreneur? Tell us about your business.
Right now I don't have any major accomplishments but look out November 2020!
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