7th Generation
Zion Jarrett Hooper
Three words that describe me:
Diligent, Ambitious, and Persevering
A win, highlight or achievement since the last family reunion
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Selected into The University of North Texas chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society
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Completed my Junior year on the Dean's List with a 3.6 GPA while managing an internship with the UNT Eagles Football team and 2 campus jobs
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Promoted to Supervisor of UNT Intramural Sports
My favorite thing to do:
Hanging out with friends
Something people might not know about me:
I lived independently in my first apartment as an undergrad in my Junior year.
Shoutout or message to the family
Always keep God first in whatever you do. Despite any doubts, fears, or difficulties you face in your lives, we should strive to be the best version of ourselves that we can be every single day. Your perseverance, dedication, determination, and resilience will make things possible. Love all you guys from the bottom of my heart and God bless you! ~ Zion
7th Generation
Tobiloba Ifenikalo
Three words that describe me:
Calm, Logical, Easy going
A win, highlight or achievement since the last family reunion:
2026 Graduate of Bowie State University, Computer Science pursing MA in Information Systems
My favorite thing to do:
Spending time with my loved ones
Something people might not know about me:
I am from another country
7th Generation
Raven Harding
Three words that describe me:
Kind, Loving, Leader
A win, highlight or achievement since the last family reunion:
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Graduated medical school from The University of North Texas Medical Branch; matching into my #1 residency program with Baylor University Hospital in Dallas, TX
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Won Regional Student National Medical Association Member of the Year Award after member of the year award
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Had my first scholarly article published in a national medical journal focusing on Women's Reproductive Health in Today's Society
My favorite thing to do:
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Stream my favorite tv shows
Something people might not know about me:
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I love to travel and experience new cultures
Shoutout or message to the family:
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Thank you all for all of your loving support! This village means the world to me. With lots of love, Raven
7th Generation
Noah MP Harris
Three words that describe me:
Driven, intentional, dedicated
A win, highlight, or achievement since the last family reunion:
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Senior at Bowie State University majoring in Criminal Justice,
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Fannie Angelos Law Program
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Candidate for Second Vice President of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
My favorite thing to do:
Dancing, spending time with friends and family, and being involved on campus.
Something people might not know about me:
I’m the captain of a collective dance team.
Shoutout or message to the family
Thank you all for the love and support. I appreciate having such an encouraging family behind me!
7th Generation
Major Brittney Banks-Adams
Three words that describe me:
Ambitious, Resilient, Service-oriented
A win, highlight or achievement since the last family reunion:
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Currently pregnant with my first (human) child due 7 August.
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Hoping he and my dog, Teddi, get along well.
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I can fly a plane (one milestone left before earning my Private Pilot’s License!).
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Promoted to the rank of Major this year in the U.S. Army.
My favorite thing to do:
Spend time with my husband, usually eating food and traveling.
Something people might not know about me:
I’ve never had a Big Mac.
Shoutout or message to the family:
I truly wish I could make it for this reunion, but I think this will be an exceptionally special andmemorable Family Reunion.
7th Generation
Osaze Josiah Murray
Three words that describe me:
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Loyal
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Hardworking
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Charismatic
A Win, Highlight or Achievement Since the Last Family Reunion
Praise God, I became the youth poet laureate of PG County and joined the DMVslam team
My favorite thing to do
Play games with my family
Something People Might not Know about Me:
I actually enjoy cooking
Shoutout to the Family
I love yall. Keep being great
7th Generation
Lydia Murray
Three words that describe me
Creative – Ambitions – Forward Thinking
A win, highlight or achievement since the last family reunion
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Grateful to share that while at Hampton University, I participated in and won two consultantcase competitions, winning scholarships for my department
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I was chosen to represent Hampton as part of a team for the NAAIA National TalentDevelopment Competition
My favorite thing to do
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Bake chocolate chip cookies
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Read a book
Something people might not know about me:
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Me and my best friend are learning to roller skate together
Shoutout or message to the family:
Special shoutout to my family for their love and support during my freshman year and soexcited to be able to join the ranks of our family’s Hamptonians. Go Pirates!!