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Family, we have some exciting news! Our very own Timani Richardson, daughter of Wykenia (King) Gillespie and granddaughter of the late Betty Gillespie has just started her journey to become a lawyer at Rutgers Law School in Newark, NJ! This is a huge step towards achieving her lifelong dream, and a chance for her to make a real impact on the world.
Those of us who know Timani well have seen her passion for social justice firsthand. From a young age, she's been a dedicated advocate, working alongside activists, engaging with policymakers, and championing important causes. Now, she's ready to take her commitment to the next level.
Rutgers Law School is the perfect place for Timani to grow and pursue her goals. With its renowned focus on international law, comparative law, and constitutional law, it's the ideal environment for her to become the incredible lawyer she's meant to be.
Timani's ambition is so inspiring! She's not interested in personal gain; she wants to use her knowledge to create a more just and equitable world for everyone. This drive has been clear throughout her life, from graduating with honors at 19 to earning a master's degree at 21, and now starting law school.
To help make this dream a reality, Timani could use our support. While she's received a scholarship, it doesn't cover all of her expenses. Let's come together as a family and contribute to her fundraising goal of $4,500. This will help cover essential costs like books, supplies, and moving expenses.
Any amount you can give will make a huge difference in Timani's life and help her focus on her studies. Let's show Timani how incredibly proud we are of her and help her on this incredible journey!
We are so proud to share that Kimberly Brown-Quarles, daughter of Anthony Gillespie and granddaughter of the late Betty Gillespie, has graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing! Kimberly received her degree on June 6, 2024. We give thanks for this blessing and celebrate Kimberly's hard work and dedication. We know the Lord has great plans for her life, and we are excited to see how He will continue to work through her in this new chapter.
Get ready to cheer! Our amazing Diamond Gillespie, the brilliant daughter of Florine Gillespie and granddaughter of our beloved late Betty Gillespie, just rocked her graduation from Hondros College of Nursing in Westerville, OH on Sunday, April 6th, 2025! Proudly celebrating with her was her awesome brother, Dionta Gillespie, and a crew of cheering friends and family. We are bursting with pride for Diamond and can't wait to see all the incredible things she'll do! ✨ Way to go, Diamond! ❤️
Hold on to your hats, family! Our very own Freddie Pass, a.k.a. the one and only "Furious Styles" (son of our unforgettable Patricia Pass-Linson and grandson of the legendary Betty Gillespie!), is absolutely KILLIN' it out in LA as a seriously hot rapper and producer! He's making waves and dropping beats that are turning heads. Guess what? He recently blew everyone away as a guest on the YouTube show "Whispering to your Soul"! Trust us, you HAVE to see this powerful and moving interview to truly understand what makes Furious... well, FURIOUS! Check it out and get ready to be amazed! We're so incredibly proud of you, Freddie! Keep shining! ✨
