Alena Analeigh McQuarter Accepts the The Young Icon Award

Alena Analeigh McQuarter, the youngest Black person to be accepted into medical school in the United States, accepts her Young Icon Aaward.
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[@zhilahaghbin4766]

Dear Alena: congratulations, this amazing. As an Iranian woman I am honored that that mention Mahsa Amini, you are the voice of everywoman, I am cheering for more success for you. I am grateful to you and humbled by your message.

[@delsacheekydevil11]

On behalf of Iranians and women everywhere, we are so honoured to have such an incredible young lady such as Alena spreading awareness for such a powerful issue. Thank you to this intelligent and beautiful young lady. You brought tears to my eyes with your courage. Thank you to the grio awards for bringing her to our attention. ❤ sending so so sooo much love from England xxx

[@miss.phyllisreneefoster9547]

a very inspiring young lady right now I'm not very fond of medicine, due to how my mother passed away, at a hospital, but this young lady seems to be hope, hope to come, for the future, for better medicine, god bless her brilliant mind, to do great for medicine, amen

[@elijahalcia7762]

Go ahead my young sister, speak out and continue on those brave and strong shoulders of your mom. Success and God divine guidance....succeed NOW!!! I too stand for and with my Iranian sisters....power to the sistas!!!

[@directorytaliwag4100]

Love this young woman🔥🔥🔥

[@officiallysha4005]

Sweet well deserved ❤

[@juliannahortenciahernandez4560]

Awe shes beautiful 😍

[@uchesunday4125]

Yes you're now baby may God continue to protect you and Grant you grace as always

[@signsofthetimessignsofposi9030]

Amazing! A child shall lead them…

[@ElimanGibba]

Wonderful and strong girl.

[@cherchelaverite]

Thank you my love ❤ and God bless you always💞💞💞

[@shatayajefferson1786]

Congratulations princess

[@doro626]

Whoa, medical school. AT 13!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bigg147]

This is awesome for this beautiful and intelligent black girl!! But when are they going to honor the young black boys???

[@zaratgreen2095]

How does, Madam President, Alena MCQuarter, sound?

[@jasminemcgraw2519]

Good job

[@houshangkavianian3551]

Magda Amini

[@judihart9658]

💖💪👏👍😎🙂😊