03/03/2026
BUILT THE GOAT WAY: Sakinah’s Strength ⚖️
After graduating from Del City High School in 2018, Sakinah B. Smith set her sights on becoming an advocate for justice. She attended the University of Central Oklahoma, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2023. 🎓
Today, she is studying for the Law School Admission Test with plans to obtain her Juris Doctor, continuing to build a future rooted in service and leadership. ✨
Sakinah’s passion for law began early. At just seven years old, after the passing of her Aunt Anita, she remembers hearing her family discuss the need for legal representation during a malpractice lawsuit.
As she grew older, witnessing racial injustice and experiencing public scrutiny firsthand strengthened her resolve to defend and uplift those who feel unheard. Growing up in Del City shaped her resilience and solidified her determination to fight for people who look like her and those navigating injustice. ⚖️
Her journey extended beyond the classroom. She became involved in activism, spreading awareness about issues impacting her generation and participating in the Justice for Julius Jones movement. She attended the March on Washington in D.C., helped lead marches in the Oklahoma City metro area, worked on a United States campaign, and now serves as the Administrative & Communications Assistant for Oklahoma County Commissioner Jason Lowe. 🔥
As a first-generation college student, she navigated college largely on her own, finding guidance through campus community and support systems along the way. 🤞🏾
Sakinah’s advice to GOATs in training:
“Work your way up and learn from everyone you can. Have integrity and never let anyone make you feel intimidated because you are young. Hard work outweighs talent. Stay in your own lane, do your research, always show up prepared, and never take no for an answer.
Do not be scared of good trouble, but be strategic about what you choose to do. Have a plan when protesting or advocating—plans give you a more successful chance at reaching your goal.” 🧠
During Women’s History Month, we honor women like Sakinah who are building legacy through courage, conviction, and commitment to justice. 🌸👑
From Del City to law school and public service, Sakinah B. Smith’s journey shows young women exactly what it means to Get Out and Thrive. 🐐✨
— Sakinah B. Smith, Del City High School Class of 2018 | Political Science Graduate & Future Attorney
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