Earlier this semester, the UGA Black Faculty and Staff
Organization held its 13 th annual Founders’ Award Scholarship
Luncheon. Following a keynote address by Rev. Francys Johnson, state president
of the Georgia NAACP, the Founders’ Award was presented to fourth year Ad
student, Darren Anglin.
Anglin is the vice president of the Zeta Nu Chapter of
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, the treasurer of the National Pan Hellenic Council,
a mentor for the Black Educational Support Team and a C.L.A.S.S. Advocate for
University Housing. He has impacted countless students, faculty and staff at
the university during his four years at UGA, but he is most prideful of an
accomplishment that is not printed on his resume.
“I am most proud of accepting and loving myself
unconditionally,” says Anglin. “Once I learned to love myself, I found room to
love others. Before I knew it, I was giving back to my community, mentoring
black youth, and advocating for the equality of disadvantaged
groups. I think that's what has made me so successful.”
Darren Anglin was presented the Founders’ Award this
year for his intangible impact across the university, and has made memories
during his four years that will last a lifetime. One moment that stands out to
Anglin is a keynote speech by Maya Angelou during his sophomore year. He
recalls the memory by saying, “She told us, ‘You have already been paid for.’
She meant that our ancestors have sacrificed their lives, love and legacy to
give me the opportunity to even ‘be’.”
Anglin has taken to heart the opportunity his ancestors
have given him. He continues to demonstrate why he deserves the honor of the
Founders’ Award, and he makes Grady and the University of Georgia proud.
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