Hello Beauties!!!!!, How are you all on this Terrific Thursday? Today I have a wonderful treat for you all. This week I had the pleasure of doing a cover story on someone truly inspiring. Albany State is known for its production of truly empowering women. Due to campuses, closing abruptly due to COVID-19 causing students who would've been campaigning on campus to adjust to online campaigning. Now, Here's the story of Albany State's very own Miss Senior for the 2020-2021 Danielle Pier!! Now let's get into it!!
Basic Intro: I’d like you to explain to readers why you chose Albany as well as your inspiration behind running for your court position? What made you want to run?
From as long as I can remember, I knew that I wanted to further my education at a Historically Black College/ University. I chose Thee UNSINKABLE Albany State University because the university was close to home but attending ASU also gave me the away from home college experience that I hoped for coming out of high school in 2017. It was cost-efficient and it also gave me that family atmosphere that I believe is important when attending college.
Now, with Running for Miss Senior how did you approach it?
When I ran for Miss Senior, I just knew that I wanted to do something different on campus. My campaign platform that I ran under is “Let’s B.L.O.O.M, where I wanted to be able to be a catalyst in motivating and empowering my peers. I wanted to use my experiences in preparing for post-graduate life and help those with their journey.
How do you feel about the Black Lives Matter Movement, and how can students embody it on their campus??
In my opinion, the Black Lives Matter Movement has been an impactful movement to witness. It shows how using one’s voice can aid in the fight to equality and justice. This movement is helping to mold this generation into becoming those who use their voices. The movement has helped me personally to become more aware on the issues that continue to plague this country in regard to black people. Although tensions rose, it was necessary in order for the change we want to see be evoked. I believe that students can embody this same movement on campus by continuing to stand up for their rights. Since we do attend an HBCU, it is important to make sure that the student body get involved and are encouraged to make sure to voice their concerns. If we want to continue to evoke change, we must not remain silent. Students should also become more informed, by attending town hall meetings and staying up to date with policies that will affect the student body as a whole.
How do you feel about the representation of women in politics?
As a woman, it gives me hope to see woman of all backgrounds being represented in politics. Even more than ever, it is crucial for women to run for positions and be a voice for other women in this country. It represents the potential that we as women have. As I see women being appointed different political positions, it shows how boundaries in a male-dominated world can be pushed. We need more women in higher decision-making positions, not only in politics but also in other fields such as medicine, law, teaching, etc. The representation of women in any field is always an important and essential necessity.
What would you say to a woman that is scared to get involved and become a campus leader?
The first step to becoming a leader is realizing that everyone has the potential to lead. I remember being that woman who was scared to run for certain positions because I felt that I didn’t fit the part. Looking back, I realized that I was a part of the reason for holding myself back to reaching new boundaries and potentials when it came to my leadership. Leadership offers so much opportunity to help with the growth of an individual. Being a leader has helped me to build more confidence within myself and has helped me to be a positive influence on my campus and in my community. The advice that I would give another woman on trying to get involved and become a campus leader is that I would tell her to do it despite her fears and doubts. You never know what a position can lead to. Never talk yourself out of taking the heights that you are supposed to take.
How did COVID-19 affect campaigning?
COVID-19 really took a toll on my campaigning as a whole. It’s funny because, during the week of spring break, I went back to campus to finish last-minute arrangements for my campaign, when we were told to leave campus due to COVID-19. I had to re-strategize to accommodate a virtual campaigning platform. Although this brought many challenges, I am happy to have had friends, family, and my amazing campaign team supporting me even with the many last-minute adjustments that were made. It also showed me the impact that social media has, and how it should be utilized as much as possible.
What are you looking forward to in the Fall semester?
I look forward to starting the first day of my senior year. I cannot wait to embark on what God has in store for me for the fall semester. I can’t wait to start my journey of being Miss Senior and see how I am able to implement my platform goals. I look forward to attending different events on campus, reuniting with friends, making memories, and reaching new heights that will help me grow into the woman I am becoming.
Closing Remarks
Now Beauties I truly hope this inspires you to be the best you can be!!! To Danielle, We can tell that you will be going far in life. You were great to work with. I hope the campus gets to know the great leader that we've gotten to know over this interview. Continue to inspire and be the breath of fresh air that is needed with all the chaos that is going on to know that you can always utilize your platform for the greater good?
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