Role model champion for black students (From Croydon Guardian)
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Croydon role model champion for black students
7:30am Sunday 19th June 2011 in Croydon Champions News By Chinedu Okafor
Champion: Mirabell Mayack
A single mother and full time hair-dressing student whose aim is to encourage and empower young people has been nominated for Community Champion of the Year.
Mirabell Mayack, 25, of Elgin Road “couldnt believe” her long-time friend had nominated her for Croydon Champions 2011.
As a young mother with a six-year-old son, her decision to move from France to study at Croydon College has not been easy but, she said, Croydon was great for what she wanted to do.
She used spare time from her three-day week at the College to reach out to students, particularly from ethnic-minorities and was also a mentor for the Philip Edwards centre, a pupil referral unit in Upper Norwood.
On her nomination form her friend Bernd Halchka said she was an “extraordinary person” who “finds the time” to be a visible figure in the life of the students at the college.
Halchka nominated Miss Mayack for her “positive impact” and “ability to bring the community together” which is evident in her Black is beautiful campaign which she started late last year.
Her commitment to young people is the driving force behind this, working with fellow students she aims to build a platform where they can express interests, culture and ideas.
She also hoped to tackle prejudices and build self-esteem among black students, by inviting inspirational and successful black figures to upcoming events for the campaign, which she hopes exceeds its humble beginnings, and becomes an international success.
Miss Mayack said she was trying to be a role model, especially for her son who often comes along to events.
She said: “I wanted to make young people aware you can be a role model, it doesn’t matter what colour you are.”
Comments(7)
AMANDA1990
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2:47pm Mon 20 Jun 11
how would she be more of a role model if she wasnt a single mother??? are you trying to imply that being a single mother degrades someone. shame on you.
didn't your mother ever teach you not to judge a book by its cover and don't stereotype. if anything she is more of a role model being a single mother because its a lot bladdy harder. im a single mother and study to provide a better future for my child and how dare you put people down when all she is trying to do is good for people.
you obvs dont have a clue how hard it is and you should concentrate on bettering your own life and applauding her for doing well.
not every single parent is the so called stereotype single mother like you see in the media.
and dont put studying in clauses you sarcastic foul. she is doing a course she obvs enjoys and whether its hairdressing or economics its going to better her life and others around her.
and some people become single parents through no fault of their own i.e. widowed
well done Mirabell. keep up the good work.
ANNE GILES
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4:43pm Mon 20 Jun 11
Johnniethebull
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12:01pm Tue 21 Jun 11
So, if all it takes to be recognised as a role model is being a single parent and on benefits (as you are), then there are millions of role models throughout the country.
AMANDA1990
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12:23pm Tue 21 Jun 11
how would you know whether im on benefits or not, and for your information im self employed. and how would you know whether she works or on benefits either.
there u go again, making assumption on people you know nothing about, like most other people like you do, stereotype.
all i said was being a single parent makes life alot harder, so should be praised; as im aware of myself; and saying that being a single parent degrades you is wrong. trying to multi task personal life with career isnt easy, and doing it on your own is even harder, and her recognition will encourage other single parents out there to do the same.
you seem a very immature arrogant person and you obvs have issues of your own that you seriously need to deal with. if you want to believe everything the media says on single parenthood, and not see the wider picture your self, then you have been fouled and should be ashamed of yourself.
and this is coming from a 20 year old btw.
ANNE GILES
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12:37pm Tue 21 Jun 11
AMANDA1990 wrote:Hear, hear!!
@johnniethebull
how would you know whether im on benefits or not, and for your information im self employed. and how would you know whether she works or on benefits either.
there u go again, making assumption on people you know nothing about, like most other people like you do, stereotype.
all i said was being a single parent makes life alot harder, so should be praised; as im aware of myself; and saying that being a single parent degrades you is wrong. trying to multi task personal life with career isnt easy, and doing it on your own is even harder, and her recognition will encourage other single parents out there to do the same.
you seem a very immature arrogant person and you obvs have issues of your own that you seriously need to deal with. if you want to believe everything the media says on single parenthood, and not see the wider picture your self, then you have been fouled and should be ashamed of yourself.
and this is coming from a 20 year old btw.
Brian Sewer9
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9:58am Wed 22 Jun 11
Johnniethebull says...
9:48pm Sun 19 Jun 11