Notre Dame's Valedictorian is Black......AND NATURAL!

Now, her being natural isn't the most important thing to discuss. Nor is her being Black. Her becoming valedictorian is a MAJOR academic accomplishment, so a kudos and congratulations are in order for her hard work AND diligence.

But one can't gloss over her lovely twists and twist-out. :)

Although, I'd love for it to be seen as "normal" when people of color excel at institutions of higher learning, regardless of whether it's a predominately White university. It shouldn't be newsworthy, but I hope it serves to inspire and encourage the youth from her hometown of Gary, Indiana, and those spread across the country.