20/05/2022
Today, I thought I would share a little bit about our reason for the scholarship, Michael J. Lightfoot, or as we called him, “Pop.”
Michael was ambitious and curious as a child. He was a decorated boy scout and he demonstrated the values of thrift, bravery, reverence and loyalty throughout his life. He graduated from the University of the District of Columbia, with a degree in Computer Science in the 1970’s. Michael traveled to California to begin his career and his family. He was a devoted father of 3, grandfather of 9 and great grandfather to 3. His family was his pride and joy and he generously sowed into each and every one of their lives. Michael began his career as a computer programmer and climbed the ranks within his profession at a time when opportunities in that profession were scarce for people of color. Throughout his career he was a mentor to many employees and was generous with his time and knowledge. He was a leader who balanced results with compassion and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He finished a successful career as a senior vice president at a major corporation. He is fondly remembered by his colleagues, friends and family. He was smart. He was funny. He was kind, and he will forever be our hero. 💚
At Lightfoot Legacy, we believe that the best solutions come from the people who are most affected by the problem. We have dedicated our lives to working with these communities — providing whatever support they need in order to unlock their potential. We want all individuals to envision their goals and realize they have the ability to make their dreams a reality. 👩🏽🎓🧑🏽🎓👨🏽🎓
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