Born and raised in the beautiful city of Miami, Florida, producer, songwriter, musician (Violinist , Drummer & Piano) and commercial model Daisy Gates shares with us and moreso, YOU her proud and prosperous HBCU Experience at Florida Memorial University.
Oh and we will have you know that she is also affiliated with the first African-American owned television station in South Florida!
Why did you choose Florida Memorial University over a pwi?
I chose an HBCU because I wanted to be a part of something that was a part of my culture/ history & to feel at home.
Where are you from? When you were younger who introduced you to the greatness that is HBCUs?
I’m from Miami, Florida.
Some of the Beautiful Architecture in Miami, Florida
I used to look forward to watching the UNCF Fundraiser program growing up & I was excited to see this and was motivated since then.
How did you decide to become a student at Florida Memorial University?
Felt Like Home; It was my home away from home like literally in my backyard.
Which professors at left the most impression upon your academic and personal life? What did they do that continues to mean so much to you to this day?
Dr. Melvin White, Professor Nicole Yarling, Dr. Pinkston, Dr. Symonette, Dr. Yaklich so many to name but these are the few.
Professor Nicole Yarling
Dr. Jerome Symonette
I appreciate the heart of the professors and how they would always make time inside their ever so busy schedule to talk to them and elaborate on things I really needed help with.
What is the story of your “HBCU experience” at Florida Memorial University?
