Smart African American Girls

Brianna Burnette- Washington, D.C.

By Kim Brown-Taylor at May 2, 2009 | 12:00 am | 3 Comments

Brianna Burnette, Miss Black Teen District of Columbia is a fifteen year old honor roll student at St. John’s College High School in Washington, DC.  She is the recipient of several awards including the U.S. Achievement Academy National Honors Student Award; the U.S. Presidential Honors Award; Achievement of Distinction Award and the Librarian Achievement

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Jasmine Alexis – District of Columbia

By Kim Brown-Taylor at April 24, 2009 | 10:06 pm | 3 Comments

Afro Puffs and Ponytails present Jasmine Alexis,  Miss Teen District of Columbia 2008, as our newest High Achiever. Jasmine Alexis, Miss Teen District of Columbia 2008 is an eighteen year old senior and honor roll student attending Keystone National High School.  A member of the National Society of High School Scholars, winner of a National English Merit Award and

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Ariana – Hampton, VA

By Kim Brown-Taylor at March 7, 2009 | 12:50 pm | 13 Comments

      Afro Puffs and Ponytails had the  privilege of speaking with Ariana, a high school senior from Hampton, Virginia.  Ariana has been selected as a High Achiever  because of her  consistency  in accomplishing the tasks necessary for success, and her ability to balance it all and maintain a healthy and youthful life.  She is soft spoken yet

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Tia – Dallas, TX

By Kim Brown-Taylor at February 14, 2009 | 1:20 am | 3 Comments

Story by Sundra "Sun" Smith Tia attends a high school in Dallas, Texas.  She is our High Achiever this week due to her beautiful attitude, excellent attendance and outstanding perseverance.  Although all around her negative influences abound, she stays focused on her goals and has no problem being an outspoken, charismatic leader in her classes at her South

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