ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT NYLA MADISON LOVELOCK, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Spelman College | Georgia, United States | Advancing SDG 1, SDG 3 & UNAI 1
" I wanted to be a Millennium Fellow because I am deeply committed to creating positive social impact and believe in the power of collective action to drive meaningful change. The fellowship offers an incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders from around the world, fostering collaboration and shared purpose. I sought to enhance my leadership skills while addressing pressing issues in my community, particularly through my initiative focused on combating homelessness and improving the West End. By joining this program, I aimed to amplify my efforts, gain valuable insights, and contribute to a global network of change-makers striving for a better future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Stories of the West End
"Stories of the West End" is a community-driven initiative dedicated to highlighting the lives and experiences of individuals facing homelessness and hardship in Atlanta’s West End. Rooted in compassion and connection, this project seeks to foster understanding by capturing personal stories and engaging in meaningful conversations with those often overlooked. Through shared meals and heartfelt dialogue, the project emphasizes the power of being seen and heard, illustrating how even small acts of acknowledgment can restore dignity and hope. By amplifying these voices, *Stories of the West End* aims to humanize complex social issues and inspire others to approach community engagement with empathy and action.
About the Millennium Fellow
Nyla Lovelock is a junior political science major at Spelman College, hailing from Brooklyn, New York, with Trinidadian and Jamaican roots. As a creative director, storyteller, and advocate, Nyla is passionate about reshaping narratives surrounding the Black community, particularly Black women. She has led initiatives like Spelman's *Blueprint* newspaper and *SKIRTS Media*, merging her love for storytelling with advocacy. Nyla’s creative work spans cinematography, photography, and public relations, including her original short film *Heartbeat*. Guided by her faith and love for community, she strives to empower others through authentic and impactful media, reflecting her commitment to representation and positive change.
