Misha Bernard-Lucien

The founder of Move-In Day Mafia, Teej Mercer (L), and a scholar of the organization, Alexis Rodriguez (R), pose for a picture in Rodriguez’s newly decorated dorm room at Howard University. (Photo courtesy of LaTerra Wise)

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Non-Profit Organization Helps Former Foster Care Youth Move-In to HBCUs

December 11, 2025

Damenica EllisandMisha Bernard-LucienandMyla S. RoundyandTia Pitts

WASHINGTON (HUNS) — At just nine years old, the bruises on Taeyana Davis’ body marked the first disruption in her education journey. Growing up,…