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Celebrate Sisters, a community youth outreach initiative, provides mentoring and scholarships to girls on the MS/LA Coast. Founded by sisters, Dr. Ja'Wanda S.

Grant, PhD and Dr. Ja'Larna J. Grant, MD.

12/07/2025

At the intersection of mechanical engineering, environmental justice, and purpose-driven leadership stands Madison Jefferson — a dynamic student who is engineering a future that is authentic, innovative and impactful. Check out this interview with Madison, a 2022 Celebrate Sisters Scholar. Madison is a senior majoring in mechanical engineering at Mississippi State University.

Check out our interview with Madison!

https://celebratesisters.com/2025/07/12/stemm-sisters-on-the-rise-madison-jefferson/

03/07/2025

Happy Birthday to our co-founder, Dr. Ja’Larna! Wishing you an amazing birthday and year ahead 💖

21/06/2025

🌟 Ready to level up your college game?

🎓 Check out the latest Celebrate Sisters Blog post on mastering academic success while balancing life!

📝 Learn practical tips from 2024 Bridge to STEM Scholar, Amiracle Hardy, on intentional scheduling, effective study methods, and how to celebrate your wins.

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21/06/2025

Amiracle Hardy (2024 Bridge to STEM Scholar) is a rising sophomore and Spring 2025 Presidential Scholar in the Honors College at the University of South Alabama. After completing a year in college and finishing out the year with a 4.0, we asked Amiracle to share her 4.0 secrets with rising first year students. When people think about academic success, they often assume intelligence is the key factor....

https://celebratesisters.com/2025/06/21/how-to-achieve-a-4-0-a-first-year-student-reflection/

20/06/2025

Freedom Day - June 19

A reminder that freedom includes access to quality and affordable education!

10/06/2025

We are thrilled to share that Celebrate Sisters Foundation has recently awarded $7000 in scholarships to girls in STEM from Mississippi.

Visit our reactivated blog ⬇️ to learn more and Meet the 2025 Scholarship Recipients (Asia Martin, Ocean Springs High School - $4000; Alexis "Lexie Griffith", Long Beach High School - $1000, Layla Razo, Biloxi High School - $1000; and Christina Smokes, Gulfport High School - $1000!

https://celebratesisters.com/2025/06/10/celebrate-sisters-awards-7k-in-scholarships/?share=facebook&nb=1

21/05/2025

🎉 Celebrate Sisters Foundation has selected Christina Smokes of Gulfport High School to receive the distinction of Honorable Mention for a strong and impressive application to the 2025 Bridge to STEM Scholarship.
🏆 Honorable mentions receive a $1,000 scholarship to support STEM studies in college.
🔎 Check out a few of Christina’s accomplishments and her future plans ⬇️
🏫 Christina plans to study Human Biology, Health and Society at Cornell University.
Leadership, Service and Awards
🏅Student Athletic Leadership Team
🏅Gulfport High Student Ambassador
🏅EEECHO Environmental Injustice Internship
Q: Describe a social issue/challenge that you want to help change and why? How will you address this issue?
A: “Environmental injustice is a social issue that affects countless communities, yet it often goes unnoticed by those in positions of power. My work with EEECHO (Education, Economics, Environmental, Climate, and Health Organization) opened my eyes to the devastating effects of environmental neglect on marginalized communities. During my internship, I collaborated with two other interns to create a documentary on the chronic flooding in the Forest Heights community of Gulfport, Mississippi…. Rather than following a traditional pre-med track, I intend to major in Human Biology, Health, and Society at Cornell. This will allow me to explore the intersection of healthcare and environmental factors, ensuring that I approach medicine with a broader understanding of the systemic issues that affect patient outcomes.”

21/05/2025

🎉 Celebrate Sisters Foundation has selected Layla Razo of Biloxi High School to receive the distinction of Honorable Mention for a strong and impressive application to the 2025 Bridge to STEM Scholarship.
🏆 Honorable mentions receive a $1,000 scholarship to support STEM studies in college.
🔎 Check out a few of Layla’s accomplishments and her future plans ⬇️
🏫 Layla plans to study Mathematics at the University of Mississippi.
Leadership, Service and Awards
🏅Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program Graduate
🏅2024QuestBridge National College Match Finalist
🏅President of the Helping English Learners Club
Q: Describe a social issue/challenge that you want to help change and why? How will you address this issue?
A: “I have witnessed firsthand how a lack of financial literacy can limit opportunities and create cycles of hardship. These personal experiences have driven me to improve financial literacy in underrepresented communities—a goal I believe is essential for empowering families to take control of their futures… My personal journey has taught me that financial literacy is not just about managing money—it’s about opening doors to opportunity and providing a sense of security. I have seen how the absence of financial education can lead to missed chances and ongoing struggles. By combining community-based research, innovative educational resources, and a supportive network of advocates, I am determined to help underrepresented communities break free from the cycle of financial instability.”

21/05/2025

🎉 Celebrate Sisters Foundation has selected Alexis “Lexie” Griffith of Long Beach Senior High School to receive the distinction of Honorable Mention for a strong and impressive application to the 2025 Bridge to STEM Scholarship.

🏆 Honorable mentions receive a $1,000 scholarship to support STEM studies in college.

🔎 Check out a few of Lexie’s accomplishments and her future plans ⬇️
🏫 Lexie plans to study Computer Science at the University of Central Florida.
Leadership, Service and Awards
🏅President of the Student Council
🏅Long Beach High School Best Citizen
🏅National Beta Math Finalist

📝 On Sisterhood..
“Women do not need to be alike to be sisters… Sisterhood offers us the opportunity to connect through shared values of kindness and equality. A sisterhood built on acceptance, ambition, and integrity will always prove more impactful than any business. Women are born with a drive for compassion and charity, and it is this drive that keeps the world moving forward. We are committed to giving others the same opportunities we were fortunate to receive. Though everyone’s circumstances differ, the ability to live and experience life motivates women to give their all so that others feel valued and appreciated.”

19/05/2025

🎉 Celebrate Sisters Foundation is thrilled to announce that Asia Martin of Ocean Springs High School has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Bridge to STEM Scholarship!
🏆 This $4,000 college sholarship will support Asia’s pursuit of a future in STEM. The scholarship was open to girls across the state of Mississippi, and Asia stood out as a shining example of the next generation of leaders in STEM.
🔎 Check out a few of Asia’s accomplishments and her future plans ⬇️
🏫 Asia plans to study Health Sciences at Tuskegee University.
Honors & Awards
🏅Carnegie Mellon University Summer Academy for Math and Science
🏅College Board’s National African American Recognition Program award
Leadership & Service
⭐️ Ocean Springs Mayors Youth Council Most Contributive Award
⭐️ Mississippi State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
Q: Describe a social issue/challenge that you want to help change and why? How will you address this issue?
A: “Breathe. How bad does it hurt on a scale of 1 to 10?” To many, this question might seem like a routine part of medical care—an easy way to measure pain. However, for minority groups, this question carries a much heavier weight. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about a system where our voices often go unheard and our pain is frequently dismissed. Despite expressing similar levels of discomfort, minority patients often receive insufficient treatment due to centuries of bias and lack of representation… To combat this, I am pursuing a career as a pediatrician with the goal of creating an environment where young patients feel heard, valued, and respected. Not only do I strive to own my own childcare clinic, but I also hope for it to be a safe haven for children of all cultures. By encouraging children to articulate their feelings and symptoms early on, I hope to empower them to express their medical needs with confidence, making them more likely to seek help when needed.”

31/03/2025

SHEro Impact: Marie Maynard Daly discovered the link between high cholesterol and clogged arteries, and the role of diet and hypertension in atherosclerosis. Marie Maynard Daly is known as the first African American to receive a Ph.D. from Columbia University and to earn a Ph.D. in Chemistry.

April 16, 1921 - October 28, 2003

Birthplace: Corona, New York

STEMM Field: Biochemist

Did you know?
Dr. Daly’s work uncovering the role of RNA in protein production and histones in
DNA structure was cited in James Watson’s Nobel Prize lecture.

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