Future Black History Makers: Meet Mariah Reynolds, a first-grader at Bill Hefner Elementary
Mariah Reynolds, 6, is in first grade at Bill Hefner Elementary School.
She was nominated as a Future Black History Maker because "She is full of brilliant ideas and not afraid of sharing with her family and peers. Mariah aspires to be a singer or dancer when she gets older. She is super confident and enjoys learning new things. She wants to change the world through her voice and expressive dancing," her nominator writes.
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Here's what else you should know about Mariah.
What's your favorite subject in school? Science
What do you want to be when you grow up? An event planner
What are your hobbies? Painting
What are you really good at doing? Making things and helping others.
What's your favorite thing about yourself? My beauty
Who is your role model? That Girl Lay Lay
If you could meet any famous person, who would it be? LOL characters
What's your favorite song? “Breezy” by That Girl Lay Lay
What's your favorite movie or TV show? “Simon”
What's your favorite food or drink? Egg rolls and smoothies
What's your favorite book? “That Girl Lay Lay: Talent Showdown”
What her parents say
What makes your child a Future Black History Maker? Mariah is a descendant of women who have made a tremendous impact in their communities throughout history. Both her maternal and paternal great-grandmothers have been recognized for their hard work and dedication to standing up against all odds in their local communities during times when it was unpopular. It is not only in her blood but every day she shows it is in her heart that she is destined to paint her own path and do great things as a Future Black History Maker. We believe Mariah will have a great impact on history in her own unique way just by being who she is and not being scared to tell or show it!
Why are you proud of your child? We are proud of our child for her imagination, endless curiosity, big heart and ability to make people smile and laugh just by being herself.
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This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Fayetteville Future Black History Makers: Meet Mariah Reynolds
