Takiyah Nur Amin
Buffalo, NY

Age: 21

Date of Birth: 5/18/79

Parents: Abdul (deceased) & Karima Amin

Education:
City Honors School/Home School
University at Buffalo

Platform Issue: Arts in Education: Bringing Diversity to America's Youth

Community Service: Black Student Union (1996-present); Malika Kambe Umfazi Sorority, Inc. (1999-present), Diversity Advocate Program (2000-present), Black Women United

Scholastic Ambition: College Major: Dance, currently seeking Bachelor of Arts degree. Hope to earn Masters degree in Performing Arts Management in future.

Talent: Dramatic Performance: "The Dancing Camel"

College Honors & Activities: Perry Watkins Scholar (1999-2000), J. Scott Fleming Award, Nancy Welch Award, Diversity and Tolerance Award, Diversity Advocate Program, NYSSA Delegate (1999-2000)

Other Accomplishments: Former Miss Young Gifted and Black (1996), UB Homecoming Queen (1999-2000)

Employment or Internship Experience: Shea's Performing Arts Center Intern (1997)

Career Ambition: To be the artistic director of a dance company and school.

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