Host HighLight
Shayla Racquel
About: |
Shayla Racquel is a filmmaker born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, but currently residing in Washington D.C. She has written, directed, and edited numerous award winning projects such as Quarter Century web series, documentaries documenting the African American experience, and various short films. Though she is currently a Master of Fine Arts candidate at American University studying film & electronic media, her love for FAMU is everlasting and she will forever bleed Orange and Green.
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How do you contribute to Society? |
Shayla Racquel has acted as a fundraiser coordinator for many charities and organizations such as Combined Federal Campaign, Feds Feed Families, and Red Cross. She also is an advocate for spreading awareness about Sickle Cell Anemia - a disease that primarily affects the African American community. She has served as a mentor in Track Jumpers Mentoring Organization, and she also volunteers at local elementary schools across the DMV.
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Why do you
support the Big Apple Affair? |
We must invest in our youth in order to brighten their future. The Big Apple Affair is acting as a pioneer in this message, combining fellowship along with giving back to our communities. We are making a difference in a young person's life and for that, she believes and internalize it's purpose, giving it her full support.
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