01/11/2026
Da’Vion Tatum made history as Westfield High School’s first Black male valedictorian. Last year, he graduated from Harvard University with a double major in Biomedical Engineering and the History of Science.
His journey was extraordinary, marked by acceptances to 11 elite universities and nearly $750,000 in scholarships. Yet for Tatum, success was always about more than personal triumph. “My story can help young Black men see they aren’t confined to society’s limitations,” he says.
Reflecting on his Harvard experience, he shared a deeper lesson: “I learned that there is an immense power vested in each of us to be impactful through our work.” He encourages others not to limit themselves or what is possible through faith and effort. “Fear can cause us to impede our own blessings…, I hope this post can encourage you, cheers to this next chapter.” News source: Africa Giant