Ole Miss senior Bobby Hudson III makes Time magazine 'Generation Creating Change' list

Keisha Rowe, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
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Bobby Hudson III, a senior at the University of Mississippi, has been honored for his continued political advocacy work to help address mental health issues by Time magazine.

Hudson was named to Time's list of "30 in 2030: A Generation Creating Change" in November for finding creative solutions to mental health challenges facing young adults as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The university announced Hudson's honor Monday.

Bobby Hudson III, a senior public policy leadership major at the University of Mississippi, was honored by Time Magazine in November as part of its "30 in 2030: A Generation Making Change" for his advocacy work on campus and in his native Gulfport, Miss.
Bobby Hudson III, a senior public policy leadership major at the University of Mississippi, was honored by Time Magazine in November as part of its "30 in 2030: A Generation Making Change" for his advocacy work on campus and in his native Gulfport, Miss.

"Bobby has been blazing trails since his first year at the university," said Shawnboda Mead, vice chancellor for diversity and community engagement. "He has proven to be a collaborative leader and role model for his peers."

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A Gulfport native, Hudson founded the North Gulfport Advocacy Coalition, a grassroots organization focused on politics, social advocacy and voter awareness in Black communities.

Hudson also has been involved in several diversity initiatives on campus and was honored as one of the student recipients of the university's inaugural Diversity Innovator Award in April. In 2020, he founded and served as lead organizer for the Gulfport Citywide Juneteenth Celebration.

Hudson said he's proud the things he's learned at the university can be applied toward making changes in his community.

"I believe no matter the constraints of traditional society standards, or whatever the obstacle might be before you, if you put your mind to it, nothing can stop you," he said.

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