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To honor and recognize the work of Caroline N. Bennett, an inspiring young professional, for the service that she has rendered to her community
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WHEREAS, born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Caroline N. Bennett has worked to secure the lives of black girls by utilizing her talents and experience to connect and empower them; and
WHEREAS, Bennett graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in Human Rights and currently attends The Ohio State University. She is committed to transforming and bridging the gap for young girls in the community; and
WHEREAS, Caroline has focused on telling the true stories and experiences of African American girls by using curricula and program development. She has also used social media to positively move and inspire the youth with her hashtag #CarolineInspires, which invokes transformative conversations; and
WHEREAS, Bennett has been honored and awarded with the Ronald E. McNair Baccalaureate Achievement Program, President’s Honor Roll, and a Graduate Enrichment Fellow. She has also performed the National Anthem at the 2016 University of Oklahoma's (College of Arts & Sciences) Graduation, and was recognized as Miss Black Oklahoma US Ambassador. Recently she was a 2018, “TEDxTalk” Presenter at The Ohio State University; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize Ms. Caroline N. Bennett for her hard work and dedication to service in the community; now therefore,