Kimberly Mckenzie ’92
WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE AT MESSIAH AS A PERSON OF COLOR?
Although I went to predominately white schools from elementary to high school, Messiah was still a cultural shock.
At home, I could go to school for six-seven hours and then return to my black community.
At Messiah, I learned, ate, slept and worshiped in a different culture around the clock. This is not to say that my experience was negative; rather, it was different than what I was used to.
Messiah taught me to push past limitations. I went from struggling academically to obtaining three master’s degrees
and a Ph.D. Through my education at Messiah College, I learned that adversity leads to destiny.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO STUDENTS?
Adversity is ingrained in the fabric of life. We must not let that stop us from reaching our goals and God’s intended purposes in our lives. Instead, we must K.E.M. (Keep Everything Moving).