2 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Volume 14 Number 1


October 2019


Hampton University Student Jayla Brown Wins $5,000 Ashley Stewart Scholarship


Ashley Stewart scholarship winners COURTESY OF HAMPTON UNIVERSITY


SECAUCUS, N.J. – Hampton


University 5-year MBA student Jayla Brown from Detroit, MI, has won a $5,000 scholarship from the leading lifestyle, fashion and social commerce brand, Ashley Stewart. Brown attended Ashley Stewart’s finale event on Saturday, September 14, in search of their 2019 brand ambassador.


Brown on her


“Congratulations to Ms. Jayla scholarship


and representing Hampton University


for at


this momentous event. Ms. Brown is graduating at the end of the year and we wish her much success


as


she transitions into the next phase of her life,” said Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey.


The sold-out finale event


celebrated all women who stand for leadership, confidence, resilience, kindness and special


public feature service, performances


with that


brought down the house by legendary American hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa, Faith Evans, Kid Capri, DJ Olivia Dope, BK United Drumline & Dancers,


Photo courtesy of Hampton University


and more, along with Power 105.1's Honey German, who hosted the pink carpet pre-show.


"We heard all about the Finding


Ashley Stewart finale from years past, but had no idea what we really signed up for until we stepped foot on that stage Saturday night," said Salt-N-Pepa. "It was the most amazing night, with the most lively audience, celebrating a shared love of community. We were so honored to be part of this year's event and are proud to say that 'We are Ashley Stewart'."


As part of Ashley Stewart's #ASGives initiative – a philanthropic platform for long-term investments in the communities that have supported the brand for close to 30 years – the 2019 Finding Ashley Stewart finale event awarded over $300,000 in scholarships and charitable donations, partnering


with organizations such


as Susan G. Komen, Black Retail Action Group, and others. Brown’s scholarship is part of this initiative. “Attending


Ashley Stewart’s HAMPTON STUDENT PAGE 14


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