“I became an EmpowerMENt Ambassador because I believe we need a place where we can build up Black males for success. We’re often in spaces where we might be the only Black male in the room, so to have an initiative where we see people like us at the university is really impactful.
“Our ancestors fought for us to be here and to have a seat at these tables that we, as minorities, aren't commonly at. It’s about time for us to take up space and make ourselves known.”
— C.J. Owens, senior public relations major and sport and entertainment management minor