We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at least it feels that way sometimes. In truth, there are a million moments in between where we interact with others and we can’t help but wonder what folks will think about us once we aren’t showing up, perhaps once we are gone. Some very thoughtful members of the community share their thoughts on this with us below.
Tinnie Renee
I hope the story people tell about me is simple but meaningful: I was here. I helped. I loved. I smiled. I enjoyed life. I cared for others. More than accomplishments or titles, I want to be remembered for the way I made people feel—for bringing light into their lives, for supporting others when they needed it, and for living with joy and purpose. Read more >>>
Renzo Del Castillo
I hope people say that I built bridges—between cultures, between art and analysis, between people who might never have met otherwise. That I used poetry and work to connect rather than divide, and that I listened as much as I spoke. I’d like them to remember that I made room for others: that I mentored, celebrated, and lifted people up. Read more >>>
Preice Anderson
I hope people remember me as someone who made them laugh, inspired them to chase their own dreams, and always showed up for family and friends. That I used my platform to spread positivity, stayed grounded in my faith, and treated people with realness and respect. Read more >>>
KeAsia Kay Jackson
I want people to remember that I never gave up, no matter what life threw at me. That I chose to let my light shine in every season, that I moved with love, and that I inspired others to believe in themselves along the way. Read more >>>
