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Candida Akins is a social services worker, freelance writer, and indie author from Madison, Florida. She was born in Valdosta, Georgia, but raised by her parents in Madison, Florida. She is dedicated to making an impact worldwide through creative art and illustrations by speaking nationally, writing and blogging. Her utmost obligation is to continue a legacy that was created several years ago by her grandparents, Frank C. Merritt and Jenyethel Merritt. Nevertheless, her parents molded her into an outstanding citizen.Enthrallingly, Mr. Frank Merritt was the first African American Mayor of Madison, Florida and Jenyethel Merritt was the first African American president of a community college in the state of Florida during the 1960's. To say the very least, Mr. and Mrs. Merritt were the product of several movements for minorities along with other astonishing achievements. It was at the will of Mr. Merritt, who served his community from several positions, that Candida and her family joined Mt. Zion A.M.E Church, located in Madison, Florida. She has been a member of Mt. Zion A.M.E Church for more than two decades.Candida is one of few relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt who has made it a priority to keep her grandparents legacy alive as well as informing and educating others about the definition of Black History and Education.It was through her very own experiences throughout life, in addition to an astounding legacy created by Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Merritt that led Candida to rise and excel worldwide. Her main approach is geared towards serving people and giving back. She believes that success does not come with a price, but it is definitely defined as a symbol of love and care, which has no price.To add, Candida graduated from Saint Leo University with a bachelor's degree in Human Services accompanied by a minor degree in Psychology (Magna cum lade). Prior to receiving a bachelor's degree as a first generation college student (Paternal Generation), she was recognized for several academic and civil achievements. To name a few, she was the first recipient to receive the Junior Axillary Scholarship in Madison, Florida. Candida's mission is to empower women and strengthen families through her personal experiences as a mother of two sets of twins, a heart disease survivor, and a survivor of domestic violence.

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