\u201cWhen I leave this Earth, I want people to really understand that I was for the people, and about making a real impact and changing people's lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Amelia Orjuela Da Silva, Miami Times Staff Writer<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Henri Crockett: From football player to dream-maker","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"henri-crockett-from-football-player-to-dream-maker","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 12:41:06","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 12:41:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1989","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_24"};
In everything he does, Crockett aims to give back to the world and leave a legacy of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen I leave this Earth, I want people to really understand that I was for the people, and about making a real impact and changing people's lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Amelia Orjuela Da Silva, Miami Times Staff Writer<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Henri Crockett: From football player to dream-maker","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"henri-crockett-from-football-player-to-dream-maker","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 12:41:06","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 12:41:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1989","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_24"};
\u201cIt's just spending time with these families, understanding what they need, and then just doing it,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In everything he does, Crockett aims to give back to the world and leave a legacy of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen I leave this Earth, I want people to really understand that I was for the people, and about making a real impact and changing people's lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Amelia Orjuela Da Silva, Miami Times Staff Writer<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Henri Crockett: From football player to dream-maker","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"henri-crockett-from-football-player-to-dream-maker","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 12:41:06","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 12:41:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1989","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_24"};
The Foundation focuses on life skills and career preparation for youth, serving 225 kids through classes in coding and esports. It also organizes the annual Crockett Foundation Community Health Festival to help families prepare for back to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt's just spending time with these families, understanding what they need, and then just doing it,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In everything he does, Crockett aims to give back to the world and leave a legacy of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen I leave this Earth, I want people to really understand that I was for the people, and about making a real impact and changing people's lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Amelia Orjuela Da Silva, Miami Times Staff Writer<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Henri Crockett: From football player to dream-maker","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"henri-crockett-from-football-player-to-dream-maker","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 12:41:06","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 12:41:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1989","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_24"};
\u201cWhen kids from these underserved communities are given the same opportunities, they will compete at the same level or better than those who are more fortunate,\u201d Crockett said. \u201cBecause they have an extra drive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Foundation focuses on life skills and career preparation for youth, serving 225 kids through classes in coding and esports. It also organizes the annual Crockett Foundation Community Health Festival to help families prepare for back to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt's just spending time with these families, understanding what they need, and then just doing it,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In everything he does, Crockett aims to give back to the world and leave a legacy of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen I leave this Earth, I want people to really understand that I was for the people, and about making a real impact and changing people's lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Amelia Orjuela Da Silva, Miami Times Staff Writer<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Henri Crockett: From football player to dream-maker","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"henri-crockett-from-football-player-to-dream-maker","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 12:41:06","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 12:41:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1989","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_24"};
\u201cTo see these kids come out there, go to college, and continue their football careers and then getting the funds to pay for it \u2014 it\u2019s just amazing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crockett is also focused on immediate community needs, like back-to-school giveaways and health services for underserved families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo see these kids come out there, go to college, and continue their football careers and then getting the funds to pay for it \u2014 it\u2019s just amazing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crockett is also focused on immediate community needs, like back-to-school giveaways and health services for underserved families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo see these kids come out there, go to college, and continue their football careers and then getting the funds to pay for it \u2014 it\u2019s just amazing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crockett is also focused on immediate community needs, like back-to-school giveaways and health services for underserved families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As president, Crockett prioritizes community programs, such as legacy gifts and scholarships. Over the past eight years, the Orange Bowl has raised more than $9 million, with $1 million earmarked for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cTo see these kids come out there, go to college, and continue their football careers and then getting the funds to pay for it \u2014 it\u2019s just amazing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crockett is also focused on immediate community needs, like back-to-school giveaways and health services for underserved families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been on both sides \u2014 as a player and now as president,\u201d Crockett said. \u201cWhat I always wanted to stand out was the hospitality and how we treated people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
As president, Crockett prioritizes community programs, such as legacy gifts and scholarships. Over the past eight years, the Orange Bowl has raised more than $9 million, with $1 million earmarked for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo see these kids come out there, go to college, and continue their football careers and then getting the funds to pay for it \u2014 it\u2019s just amazing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crockett is also focused on immediate community needs, like back-to-school giveaways and health services for underserved families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been on both sides \u2014 as a player and now as president,\u201d Crockett said. \u201cWhat I always wanted to stand out was the hospitality and how we treated people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
As president, Crockett prioritizes community programs, such as legacy gifts and scholarships. Over the past eight years, the Orange Bowl has raised more than $9 million, with $1 million earmarked for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo see these kids come out there, go to college, and continue their football careers and then getting the funds to pay for it \u2014 it\u2019s just amazing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crockett is also focused on immediate community needs, like back-to-school giveaways and health services for underserved families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having played in the Orange Bowl, Crockett is uniquely committed to preserving the organization\u2019s community impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI\u2019ve been on both sides \u2014 as a player and now as president,\u201d Crockett said. \u201cWhat I always wanted to stand out was the hospitality and how we treated people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
As president, Crockett prioritizes community programs, such as legacy gifts and scholarships. Over the past eight years, the Orange Bowl has raised more than $9 million, with $1 million earmarked for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo see these kids come out there, go to college, and continue their football careers and then getting the funds to pay for it \u2014 it\u2019s just amazing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crockett is also focused on immediate community needs, like back-to-school giveaways and health services for underserved families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have a single mom, and I know how hard she works,\u201d Crockett said. \u201cWe've made a lot of strives, but there's still a lot of opportunities for women to be put on a path of leadership\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having played in the Orange Bowl, Crockett is uniquely committed to preserving the organization\u2019s community impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI\u2019ve been on both sides \u2014 as a player and now as president,\u201d Crockett said. \u201cWhat I always wanted to stand out was the hospitality and how we treated people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
As president, Crockett prioritizes community programs, such as legacy gifts and scholarships. Over the past eight years, the Orange Bowl has raised more than $9 million, with $1 million earmarked for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cTo see these kids come out there, go to college, and continue their football careers and then getting the funds to pay for it \u2014 it\u2019s just amazing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crockett is also focused on immediate community needs, like back-to-school giveaways and health services for underserved families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Football wasn\u2019t his first love; he followed in the footsteps of his successful brother, Zack Crockett. Growing up, he struggled in Little League, but after his muscles developed in high school and his brother was drafted into the NFL, playing professionally felt within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoing to the pros wasn't on my radar,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was all about getting a scholarship so I could go to college.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Football wasn\u2019t his first love; he followed in the footsteps of his successful brother, Zack Crockett. Growing up, he struggled in Little League, but after his muscles developed in high school and his brother was drafted into the NFL, playing professionally felt within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Growing up in an underserved neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Henri W. Crockett never imagined his future on the football field. Raised by a single mother who couldn't afford college tuition, Crockett knew he had to find a way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoing to the pros wasn't on my radar,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was all about getting a scholarship so I could go to college.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Football wasn\u2019t his first love; he followed in the footsteps of his successful brother, Zack Crockett. Growing up, he struggled in Little League, but after his muscles developed in high school and his brother was drafted into the NFL, playing professionally felt within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Francesca Cagnana and Alexandra Phelps, Miami Times Contributors<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Dawn Grace-Jones is on a mission of care and justice","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dawn-grace-jones-is-on-a-mission-of-care-and-justice","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1969","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1989,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_content":"\n
Growing up in an underserved neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Henri W. Crockett never imagined his future on the football field. Raised by a single mother who couldn't afford college tuition, Crockett knew he had to find a way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoing to the pros wasn't on my radar,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was all about getting a scholarship so I could go to college.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Football wasn\u2019t his first love; he followed in the footsteps of his successful brother, Zack Crockett. Growing up, he struggled in Little League, but after his muscles developed in high school and his brother was drafted into the NFL, playing professionally felt within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think the most important thing we can give each other is kindness and our best, and whatever our talents and gifts are,\u201d said Grace-Jones. \u201cThat\u2019s what I try to do in every environment, and I think that is the most important thing I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Francesca Cagnana and Alexandra Phelps, Miami Times Contributors<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Dawn Grace-Jones is on a mission of care and justice","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dawn-grace-jones-is-on-a-mission-of-care-and-justice","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1969","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1989,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_content":"\n
Growing up in an underserved neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Henri W. Crockett never imagined his future on the football field. Raised by a single mother who couldn't afford college tuition, Crockett knew he had to find a way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoing to the pros wasn't on my radar,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was all about getting a scholarship so I could go to college.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Football wasn\u2019t his first love; he followed in the footsteps of his successful brother, Zack Crockett. Growing up, he struggled in Little League, but after his muscles developed in high school and his brother was drafted into the NFL, playing professionally felt within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grace-Jones recalls that the defendants she met with would often thank her, and how some would even cry when she helped them, causing her to become emotional as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think the most important thing we can give each other is kindness and our best, and whatever our talents and gifts are,\u201d said Grace-Jones. \u201cThat\u2019s what I try to do in every environment, and I think that is the most important thing I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Francesca Cagnana and Alexandra Phelps, Miami Times Contributors<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Dawn Grace-Jones is on a mission of care and justice","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dawn-grace-jones-is-on-a-mission-of-care-and-justice","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1969","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1989,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_content":"\n
Growing up in an underserved neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Henri W. Crockett never imagined his future on the football field. Raised by a single mother who couldn't afford college tuition, Crockett knew he had to find a way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoing to the pros wasn't on my radar,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was all about getting a scholarship so I could go to college.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Football wasn\u2019t his first love; he followed in the footsteps of his successful brother, Zack Crockett. Growing up, he struggled in Little League, but after his muscles developed in high school and his brother was drafted into the NFL, playing professionally felt within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI even find that in the courtroom, I will tell the defendant to stay after because I want to do some research into what I can do to help [them],\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grace-Jones recalls that the defendants she met with would often thank her, and how some would even cry when she helped them, causing her to become emotional as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think the most important thing we can give each other is kindness and our best, and whatever our talents and gifts are,\u201d said Grace-Jones. \u201cThat\u2019s what I try to do in every environment, and I think that is the most important thing I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Francesca Cagnana and Alexandra Phelps, Miami Times Contributors<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Dawn Grace-Jones is on a mission of care and justice","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dawn-grace-jones-is-on-a-mission-of-care-and-justice","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1969","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1989,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_content":"\n
Growing up in an underserved neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Henri W. Crockett never imagined his future on the football field. Raised by a single mother who couldn't afford college tuition, Crockett knew he had to find a way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoing to the pros wasn't on my radar,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was all about getting a scholarship so I could go to college.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Football wasn\u2019t his first love; he followed in the footsteps of his successful brother, Zack Crockett. Growing up, he struggled in Little League, but after his muscles developed in high school and his brother was drafted into the NFL, playing professionally felt within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, Grace-Jones sits on the bench listening to cases as a magistrate, and her goal is still to help those who need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI even find that in the courtroom, I will tell the defendant to stay after because I want to do some research into what I can do to help [them],\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grace-Jones recalls that the defendants she met with would often thank her, and how some would even cry when she helped them, causing her to become emotional as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think the most important thing we can give each other is kindness and our best, and whatever our talents and gifts are,\u201d said Grace-Jones. \u201cThat\u2019s what I try to do in every environment, and I think that is the most important thing I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Francesca Cagnana and Alexandra Phelps, Miami Times Contributors<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Dawn Grace-Jones is on a mission of care and justice","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dawn-grace-jones-is-on-a-mission-of-care-and-justice","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1969","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1989,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_content":"\n
Growing up in an underserved neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Henri W. Crockett never imagined his future on the football field. Raised by a single mother who couldn't afford college tuition, Crockett knew he had to find a way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoing to the pros wasn't on my radar,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was all about getting a scholarship so I could go to college.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Football wasn\u2019t his first love; he followed in the footsteps of his successful brother, Zack Crockett. Growing up, he struggled in Little League, but after his muscles developed in high school and his brother was drafted into the NFL, playing professionally felt within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But \u2014 \u201cas God would have it,\u201d she said \u2014 the Better Business Bureau offered to train her further as an arbitrator, allowing her to segue into magistrate work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, Grace-Jones sits on the bench listening to cases as a magistrate, and her goal is still to help those who need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI even find that in the courtroom, I will tell the defendant to stay after because I want to do some research into what I can do to help [them],\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grace-Jones recalls that the defendants she met with would often thank her, and how some would even cry when she helped them, causing her to become emotional as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think the most important thing we can give each other is kindness and our best, and whatever our talents and gifts are,\u201d said Grace-Jones. \u201cThat\u2019s what I try to do in every environment, and I think that is the most important thing I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Francesca Cagnana and Alexandra Phelps, Miami Times Contributors<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Dawn Grace-Jones is on a mission of care and justice","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dawn-grace-jones-is-on-a-mission-of-care-and-justice","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1969","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1989,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_content":"\n
Growing up in an underserved neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Henri W. Crockett never imagined his future on the football field. Raised by a single mother who couldn't afford college tuition, Crockett knew he had to find a way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoing to the pros wasn't on my radar,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was all about getting a scholarship so I could go to college.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Football wasn\u2019t his first love; he followed in the footsteps of his successful brother, Zack Crockett. Growing up, he struggled in Little League, but after his muscles developed in high school and his brother was drafted into the NFL, playing professionally felt within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While working as an assistant city attorney at the City of Miami Attorney's Office, she developed severe spinal injuries while pregnant with her second child. Two major surgeries within four years prohibited her from working more than part-time as an arbitrator \u2014 a neutral third party who hears and settles disputes \u2014 and limited the duties she could carry out in her practice and nursing management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But \u2014 \u201cas God would have it,\u201d she said \u2014 the Better Business Bureau offered to train her further as an arbitrator, allowing her to segue into magistrate work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, Grace-Jones sits on the bench listening to cases as a magistrate, and her goal is still to help those who need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI even find that in the courtroom, I will tell the defendant to stay after because I want to do some research into what I can do to help [them],\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grace-Jones recalls that the defendants she met with would often thank her, and how some would even cry when she helped them, causing her to become emotional as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think the most important thing we can give each other is kindness and our best, and whatever our talents and gifts are,\u201d said Grace-Jones. \u201cThat\u2019s what I try to do in every environment, and I think that is the most important thing I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Francesca Cagnana and Alexandra Phelps, Miami Times Contributors<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Dawn Grace-Jones is on a mission of care and justice","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dawn-grace-jones-is-on-a-mission-of-care-and-justice","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1969","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1989,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_content":"\n
Growing up in an underserved neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Henri W. Crockett never imagined his future on the football field. Raised by a single mother who couldn't afford college tuition, Crockett knew he had to find a way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoing to the pros wasn't on my radar,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was all about getting a scholarship so I could go to college.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Football wasn\u2019t his first love; he followed in the footsteps of his successful brother, Zack Crockett. Growing up, he struggled in Little League, but after his muscles developed in high school and his brother was drafted into the NFL, playing professionally felt within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was breaking into this thing and I was feeling good about it,\u201d Grace-Jones beamed, remembering how judges would commend her work.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
While working as an assistant city attorney at the City of Miami Attorney's Office, she developed severe spinal injuries while pregnant with her second child. Two major surgeries within four years prohibited her from working more than part-time as an arbitrator \u2014 a neutral third party who hears and settles disputes \u2014 and limited the duties she could carry out in her practice and nursing management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But \u2014 \u201cas God would have it,\u201d she said \u2014 the Better Business Bureau offered to train her further as an arbitrator, allowing her to segue into magistrate work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, Grace-Jones sits on the bench listening to cases as a magistrate, and her goal is still to help those who need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI even find that in the courtroom, I will tell the defendant to stay after because I want to do some research into what I can do to help [them],\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grace-Jones recalls that the defendants she met with would often thank her, and how some would even cry when she helped them, causing her to become emotional as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think the most important thing we can give each other is kindness and our best, and whatever our talents and gifts are,\u201d said Grace-Jones. \u201cThat\u2019s what I try to do in every environment, and I think that is the most important thing I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Francesca Cagnana and Alexandra Phelps, Miami Times Contributors<\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"Dawn Grace-Jones is on a mission of care and justice","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dawn-grace-jones-is-on-a-mission-of-care-and-justice","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-03 06:03:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/ourhistorymakers.com\/?p=1969","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1989,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-03 03:15:00","post_content":"\n
Growing up in an underserved neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Henri W. Crockett never imagined his future on the football field. Raised by a single mother who couldn't afford college tuition, Crockett knew he had to find a way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoing to the pros wasn't on my radar,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was all about getting a scholarship so I could go to college.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Football wasn\u2019t his first love; he followed in the footsteps of his successful brother, Zack Crockett. Growing up, he struggled in Little League, but after his muscles developed in high school and his brother was drafted into the NFL, playing professionally felt within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Crockett earned an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, helping the Seminoles win ACC Championships from 1993 to 1997, as well as the 1994 National Championship against Nebraska. In 1997, he was drafted into the NFL and played seven seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many might consider winning the Orange Bowl National Championship his biggest achievement, but for Crockett, it was actually in 1995. While playing against Notre Dame that year, his brother Zack set a playoff rushing record with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat was one of my most memorable moments because we both were being highly successful on the same day,\u201d Crockett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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