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In the summer of 2016, André and Brandi were first introduced at their North Carolina Central University Graduate Student Association executive board meeting. André thought Brandi was someone's little sister and Brandi noticed André's tardy arrival. In their initial casual conversation, they discussed their thoughts about African American students that attend HBCUs. André, a Morehouse College graduate and born in Orange County, CA, but raised in Dallas, TX, expressed that HBCUs were pivotal in establishing a cultural foundation for an African American student and empowering them as world citizens. Brandi, a Georgia State University graduate and born in Waterloo, IA but raised in Atlanta, GA, stated that HBCUs debilitate an African American student's social development and fail to provide a multicultural experience, which can be critical to success after graduation. Although they were split on this topic, they shared in the belief that family should always come first, a love for music, and having an incredible work ethic. André loved how big Brandi's heart was in all she endeavored and Brandi appreciated how supportive André was for her during her graduate school tenure. After graduating, Brandi moved back to Atlanta to pursue her career in Speech Pathology and André moved to Washington D.C. to accept a position as a law clerk for a Superior Court judge. They remained in close contact during this time and made several visits to see each other. André was not sure where his career would take him after his clerkship, but Brandi promised him that she would be by his side as long as God said the same. In January of 2019, André was able to secure a job in Charlotte and four months later Brandi was able to join him as promised. Five months later, André proposed to Brandi in Dallas, TX. Two weeks later they closed on their first home in Fort Mill, SC. Their love story is truly a reflection of God's will manifested through faith.