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Miss Black Ohio Visits Focus Southwest, Blogs About Her Experience

Posted in News on December 3rd, 2009 with Comments Off

Miss Black Ohio 2010, Ashley Miller, is a Cincinnati native and graduate of the University of Louisville and Berea College.  She currently works as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner as the leading clinician at a Planned Parenthood location in Cincinnati. Her platform is HIV/AIDS Awareness, Prevention and Education. She wrote:

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Today I had to opportunity to speak at the Focus Learning Academy in Columbus, Ohio. I spoke to a group of students that ranged in age from 16 to 22. I began my talk by finding out what all the students knew about pageants, we discussed what all goes into the preparation and stage show! I spent the majority of my time with them talking to them about my platform, HIV/AIDS awareness! I talked with them about what HIV/AIDS stands for, how it can be contracted, how to prevent it, and the importance of testing. I really tried to get across to them the importance getting tested and encouraging their friends and family members to be tested as well! Lastly, we talked about the importance of education and why everyone should finish their high school education and continue to the college level. I encouraged them to set goals for themselves and to dream big! It was great to hear all of their aspirations for the future and I just really wanted to portray to them that you can do anything you set your mind to, so don’t let anyone or anything stand in your way! I had a really good experience at this appearance and pray that I was able to touch some of the kids with my words!

To learn more, read her blog at:
missblackohiousa2010.blogspot.com