Meet Destinee Danielle Richardson

“The same people you pass going up will be the same people you pass going down,” speaks volume to the personality of Destinee Danielle Richardson. She explains that one should treat others with respect and dignity at all times. This third year Mass Media Arts major, is a native from Jonesboro, GA and is the youngest of four children. Destinee dedicates her success in life to the continuous support from her mother and father.

When Destinee graduates from Clark Atlanta University in May 2013, Destinee will be achieving a goal that only one other member of her extended family has accomplished. She knew Clark Atlanta would be her place of higher education since her junior year in high school. Destinee says, “Clark Atlanta gives me everything I need. It is a prestigious Historically Black Institution in the heart of Atlanta that is still close to home.” This quiet Scorpio has a bodacious passion for jazz music. Interestingly, one can find Destinee as a bass player in CAU’s Jazz Orchestra. Even though she has the goal to one day own a fashion magazine created for African American women, she uses music as her outlet and will forever use it as her meditation through life.

Destinee expresses that her name has a greater meaning than most know. Her dad named her Destinee because of his desire to have another daughter. In addition to this meaning, Destinee says, “My name reminds me that there is something great destined in my future.” In the near future, Ms. Richardson wants to write for CAU’s Panther Newspaper. Despite her long term goal to start her own fashion magazine, she believes it’s essential for African American journalists to have a strong ability to collect and deliver newsworthy issues. The twenty-one year old, future journalist credits her undergrad growth to having to be more outgoing in the industry.

Mel Webb, a junior music major, says, “When Destinee really puts her mind to something she shows great commitment. For example, when she wanted to play the bass in the orchestra band she practiced over and over again in order to play at her best. I have always appreciated her friendship and courage.” Her unexpected talents and determination add to her charisma that cannot go unnoticed. Destinee Danielle Richardson’s individuality, passion, and achievements show that her future is indeed promising.