Future Black History Makers: Meet Kalani Wilson, a third-grader at Lucille Souders Elementary
Kalani Wilson, 9, the daughter of Jeffrey Hill, is in third grade at Mary McArthur Elementary School.
She was nominated as a Fayetteville Observer Future Black History Maker because "Kalani is the first student to arrive at my class each morning and takes all her peers' chairs down without being asked," writes her teacher, Shanae Anderson, who nominated her. "She is the first to befriend a new student and explain that they are now 'one of us.' Kalani allows her friends to shine, even when she may want to be in the spotlight. She is kind, and thoughtful and truly shows how a class full of strangers can become a family."
Here's what else you should know about Kalani.
All about Kalani
What's your favorite subject in school? Reading.
What do you want to be when you grow up? A veterinarian.
Do you have any hobbies? What do you like to do for fun? Reading books and playing with siblings.
What are you really good at doing? Fashion and telling stories.
What's your favorite thing about yourself? My hair.
Who is your role model? My mom.
If you could meet any famous person, who would it be and why? Harley Quinn, because she stands up for herself and takes charge.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Texas, because of the living style and food.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it? Super speed, so I can win races and exercise.
What's your favorite movie or TV show? "Harley Quinn"
If you could eat one thing every day, what would it be? Chinese chicken.
See the full list: Meet our 29 Future Black History Makers of Fayetteville for 2024
What her parents say
What makes your child a Future Black History Maker? She stands up strongly, she helps and takes care of her siblings and others. She's very intelligent (and) her melanin is strong.
Why are you proud of your child? She takes full responsibility for ... herself and her siblings.
Responses have been edited for style and grammar.
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