Justin Norris

University of Oklahoma

Justin Norris, a junior at the University of Oklahoma majoring in Marketing and Music, is an outstanding leader on campus and in his community. Justin is the President of the Student Government Association, a role that has him working collaboratively with administration, staff, student leaders, and the student body to create an environment that is inclusive, representative and beneficial to all. He believes in amplifying the voices of traditionally underrepresented communities so that everyone can be a part of collaborative change.
As Mr. Black OU, Justin developed a platform, Success Mindset, to focus on developing leadership skills within young black people and encourage them to see their race and culture as strengths rather than weaknesses. In both roles, as SGA President and Mr. Black OU, Justin is able to continue an institutional wide conversation about inclusiveness and belongingness on campus. These leadership and volunteer experiences Justin has developed will help him to accomplish his goals of starting a nonprofit organization to support young people in the fine arts.

Joseph Harroz
President
University of Oklahoma

Personal Statement

At the University of Oklahoma, I appreciate how much I have grown through opportunities in academics, leadership, and civic engagement. My mentors, peers, and friends have invested in my personal growth, equipping me with the skills to invest equally into the growth of others.
As President of the Student Government Association, I work collaboratively with administration, staff, and students to create an environment that is inclusive, representative and beneficial to all who are a part of it. I believe in amplifying the voices of traditionally underrepresented communities so that everyone can be a part of collaborative change.
I have also worked to address instances of inequality and create inclusive environments during my time at OU, specifically within the black/African American community. I was awarded the title of Mr. Black University of Oklahoma during Spring 2019, when tensions were very high following a series of blackface hate crimes on campus. Not only did I stand in solidarity with my fellow black students, but I also utilized my position to implement my platform, Success Mindset. The platform is focused on developing leadership skills within young black people and encouraging them to see their race and culture as strengths rather than weaknesses.

Justin Norris
Marketing/Music: Class of 2021
written 2020

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Alexander Kaye, U. of Central Florida Miyako Iwata, UC Berkeley M. Chiamaka Okonkwo, UNC Charlotte Noelia Michelle Flores González, Universidad de Monterrey Ashlyn Woods, University of Baltimore Greta Hacker, University of Central Arkansas Christian Coleman, University of Central Oklahoma Hailey Ettinger, University of Colorado Boulder Michael Hernández, University of Connecticut Claire Sullivan, University of Dayton Maggie Nelson, University of Delaware Tarun Ramesh, University of Georgia Gregoria Uroza, University of Houston-Downtown Wasan Kumar, University of Illinois at Chicago Kaitlyn Meyr, University of Kentucky Ana Benitez, University of La Verne Amanda Gardner, University of Maine at Augusta Stephanie Turcios, University of Mary Washington Nihira Mugamba, University of Maryland, Baltimore County(UMBC) Maggie Sullivan, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Danelia Ramirez Aguilar, University of Massachusetts Lowell Jendayi London, University of Miami Meredith Days, University of Michigan Lucy Grimshaw, University of Missouri – St. Louis Kortney Sims, University of Montana Dinesh Karki, University of Nebraska Omaha Alexandra Vergara, University of New Hampshire Keyri Ambrocio, University of New Haven Aryelle Jacobsen, University of North Carolina Asheville Katherine Torres, University of North Georgia Yarik Molina, University of North Texas at Dallas Cole Passick, University of Northern Iowa Evan McKenna, University of Notre Dame Justin Norris, University of Oklahoma Nisha Sridhar, University of Oregon Oluwatomisin Oyedele, University of Pennsylvania Stephanie Rose, University of Pittsburgh TJ Tann, University of Richmond Ana Trejo Aguilar, University of San Diego Evelyn Pedraza Fernandez, University of San Francisco Imani Sherrills, University of South Carolina Beaufort Patrick Mack, University of South Carolina Upstate Reylan Cook, University of South Carolina-Columbia - Columbia, SC Tyus Edmond, University of St Thomas Amber Heidenreich, University of Wisconsin - Superior Shehrose Charania, University of Wisconsin-Madison Tavyonia Davis, University of Wisconsin-Parkside Trenton Ebel, UW Green Bay
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