Success Stories
Learn more about the impact Griot has on individual students.
“Griot provided an outlet for me to grow in the Clarksdale community by meeting life-time friends that I can count on. Mrs. Zamm taught me how to sew, a skill that I use to this day!”
-Tyler Yarbrough 2017
“Griot changed my heart. I’m keeping it short because I could write 3 pages about Griot’s impact on me.”
-Christopher McClenton 2015
“I am a better person!”
-Elijah Anderson 2017
“Griot has taught me about how to communicate with others.”
-Aaron Anderson 2018
“It has made me an unshy person.”
-Princess McCray 2019
“Griot gives me hope in knowing that there are people working in our community alongside the youth to help secure better outcomes for ourselves, our people, and our community.”
-Yasmine Malone 2017
“Griot showed me what it means to be loved by God.”
-Valencia Metcalf 2015
“Being able to express myself freely to new people, and never give up on my dreams and goals.”
-Parker Abney 2019
“Showing me how GOD works in many ways.”
-NaMonte Jackson 2016
“Griot taught me I’m purrrfect.”
-Oatmeal the Cat