Ivory Figures always had dreams of working in the medical field but she postponed her plans and dropped out of Alcorn State University to care for her mother, who suffers from chronic diabetes and other health issues. However, in the midst of trying to remain strong for her mother, Ivory realized that she had lost sight of what was once important to her − her education, dreams and career. “I knew I needed to further my education. I wanted to go into health care but what made me make my decision were the counseling sessions I had with my pastor,” Ivory said. “He told me if I didn’t want to be...
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