America's Next top Journalist

It's not often you find someone who could be Americas's next top journalist and is as passionate about writing as we are at FU, so we thought it would make sense to let 24 year old New Yorker Dazzanna Chic' Munford tell you about herself in her own words:

"I started writing poetry at the age of 9 and never stopped. My father is an amazing writer and my mother dabbles in poetry from time to time, so you can say it’s in my blood to write. I am a senior at Morgan State University, located in Baltimore, MD and my Major is English with a concentration in journalism. I write for the school yearbook as a managing editor, I also contribute to the school newspaper as a writer. In my spare time I like to write short stories but my passion is poetry. I also like to go out to the club with the girls and dance all night. Sundays are my relaxing day when I fantasize about becoming a video girl… LOL. No, but seriously the sky is the limit in my eyes.
I want to write for an urban (XXL, Vibe) magazine right out of undergrad. I am going to apply to grad school; however, I might take a semester off (I need a break). After all my schooling I would like to be an editor for a major magazine. I also want to freelance in Africa to expose ongoing sexual crimes against women and girls. My ultimate goal is to become a seasoned writer who writes for the love of writing not money or fame.
Life drives me to do what I do. My passion is life, everything about life motivates me to write. Right now is a struggle to get ahead and stay motivated but that’s what keeps me going. I love the struggle. I have had a lot of ups and downs but I always manage to get back to where I need to be. I know writing is my deliverance to a better life. Ironically words are my therapy, so either way I win. I have a little sister who means the world to me… So I pave the way… So she doesn’t have to choose a path… Just to follow me"

For more info on Dazzanna go to:

www.myspace.com/msjournalist8

Letitia

17 year old Letitia Antoinette Joseph is a singer songwriter who has been working hard to get recognised in such a competitive industry. Writing from a young age Letitia has faced many obstacles while trying to pursue her dream, and where other people may have decided to 'call it day' Letitia has fought hard to prove her critics wrong.

Influenced by her surroundings, writing songs has always been a release for Letitia:
"If I'm angry or extra happy I tend to jot down my emotions so I can try and capture it in my songs" -Letitia

Regularly attending studio sessions and open mic events in Luton to help her build her confidence (and contacts) Letitia is working hard and grooming herself to be the next 'big thing'.

She is also no stranger to modelling and entered her first competition when she was 11 where she even managed to get through to the finals and although she currently does not have an agent she has not let this stop her and has been working with a variety of up and coming photographers to try and build up her portfolio.
Not letting the knock backs or negative comments effect her Letitia is now stronger

than ever and is determined to succeed and not let anyone stand in the way of her dream

of becoming a successful Singer, Actress and Model.

"If you want something you got to make it happen and that's exactly what I'm trying to do and I ain't stopping 'till I am satisfied"- Letitia

Proving she is true to her word Letitia regularly researches and attends auditions and will also be featured in a fashion show in November and is managing to juggle all of this with college

"Some say be realistic with your thinking, I think too big. But theres nothing wrong in believing and hoping my time will come to shine" - Letitia

For more info on Letitia go to:

http://www.myspace.com/laydai_lust

We Exist!! Why? Elizabeth Young

Elizabeth Young born number 8 in a family of 10 has definitely accomplished a lot. Born in Birmingham, England but raised in Hanover, Jamaica this talented musician and published author is ready to take the world by storm.
Young who plays the saxophone and writes her own songs is definitely someone in charge of her own destiny.
Inspired by artists such as Gladys Knight and Elvis to Motorhead Elizabeth continues to strive to reach her goal of becoming a singer without having to compromise who she is:
"Striving to become a big fish in a big pond."-Elizabeth Young
Elizabeth has already started along that path having had her book "Why We Exist" published. The book, which focuses on finding your life’s purpose, is available worldwide online.
This 5ft tall fitness enthusiast is also working on a facial fitness DVD and may also star in a reality TV programme about super fit super slim people.
A wealth of talent, strength and determination Elizabeth Young is definitely one to watch in the future as:

"Where she is now is where she has chosen to be."-Elizabeth Young

For more info on Elizabeth go to:

www.myspace.com/weexistwhy

Sasha Rae

After being asked to model for the front cover of a local magazine Sasha Bennett aka Sasha Rae decided to get some new pictures done and with a little persuasion from friends and family she began pursuing modelling on the side and hasn’t looked back since.
This hardworking young lady is not only on her way to becoming a successful model, she is also at Greenwich University studying towards a BA honours combined degree in English and Drama, She works weekends as a Librarian and is the gossip and entertainment features writer for her local magazine Southwark Young People's Magazine Project-which has run for 5 years. In addition to this Sasha Rae is a keen actress,
“I have a immense love for all things theatrical and drama based” - Sasha Rae
It was her love of drama and writing which promoted her to do a combined honours degree so that she could pursue both of her passions simultaneously. It also encouraged her to join up with her old drama teacher and ex students to form a drama company called -In Translation. They have already received rave reviews for their performance of DNA and are now filming a documentary which Sasha Rae is excited about.
Although Sasha Rae admits it has been hard to find the right representation she still remains optimistic and tries to keep her face out there by entering competitions such as the face of the Urban Music Magazine-Touch, where she placed in the top 3. She has also been honing her catwalk skills by doing fashion shows for designers House of Georgie and Danielle Raffa. In addition to this Sasha Rae is receiving positive feedback via her Myspace page and feels that it’s only a matter of time before she gets the right team of people to manage her.

What makes you so unique
It might sound cliché, but what I feel makes me considerably unique is a combination of 3 vital components:
1: I am educated and continue to educate myself, away from University I am also using the time off university to train as a Gym and exercise teacher. I live and breath education and I believe that an educated mind will eventually take you places.
2: I have very unique features. All my life I have been given comments about my nose and its pronounced shape. It is very pronounced and many have believed that my nose is not real, but I can assure you, it was the nose I was born with. I have a very unique and defined face and no one looks like me and vice versa- I look like no one either.
3: There are many strings to my bow. I want to construct a career that is not only double edged but triple edged!. I want to act, model and be teach exercise in between. I am my own upcoming business enterprise.

Who I would like to work with in the future
The goals I have created for myself are endless. I hope to act in some more amazing plays, get a showreel done of my work. I would love to model in hair shows or in my favourite magazine, Pride. I would love to star in a few short films and music videos, to model lingerie and bikini's as I look really good in a bikini!! On a serious note, I would like to work with people who can see my potential and want to work with me to create something amazing. Being in a magazine, modelling sleek makeup or being in a advert are all things I would like to do, and it would be a dream to work with people who could make that happen. I’ve just entered a bikini competition run by a company called Toby Girl and I’m waiting to see where that will take me.

For more info on Sasha Rae go to:

http://www.myspace.com/_sashaben