Biographical Sketch of
Carlos D. Seward

The only time SUCCESS comes before WORK is in the dictionary.

One must have the will, determination, and intestinal fortitude, coupled with loving family, friends, and a belief in the creator to achieve all dreams

To be rather than to seem! I am...

~Carlos Dwight Seward~

Carlos D. Seward is a currently a senior History/Liberal Arts major at Norfolk State University (NSU) in Norfolk, Virginia and has been a student at the university since the Fall 2000 semester. Born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, Seward is an alumnus of I.C. Norcom High School, having graduated with honors. His twin brother, Carl, is a senior Mathematics major with a minor in Secondary Education at Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. His mother, Anna, is a medicine technician and nurse aid in Portsmouth.

Carlos grew up in the historic Cavalier Manor section of Portsmouth in a single parent household, yet has always been surrounded by family and friends all of his life. He uses his background and experiences as a young black man growing up in Portsmouth with various adversities to strenghten his resolve and achieve with excellence in all that he does.

Seward has been and is currently involved with many activities. These include being a student researcher for the Race, Time, and Place Digital History Project at Norfolk State University, serving as President of the NSU History Club (2002-2003 and 2003-2004); president of the Senior Class of Norfolk State University (2003-2004); acting president of Norfolk State University NAACP (Fall 2003); Co-captain, Honda Campus All-Star Academic Team; peer mentor and history/english tutor for the university's student support services division; member of the President's Executive Council (NSU); 2nd Runner-Up, Mr. NSU Scholarship Pageant (2003-2004); serving as volunteer for the Lyman Beecher Brooks Library (NSU); and serving on various university committess appointed by members of the administration. In the community, Seward volunteers with the American Red Cross Porsmouth/West Chesapeake chapter; Portsmouth Community Services Board, and the Portsmouth Public Library, just to name a few. He is also very active in his religion, being a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Portsmouth. In addition, Carlosl holds memberships in the WHRO membership circle and is currently seeking membership into Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors Society).

Carlos has also distinguished himself as a researcher and an academician. During the 2003-2004 academic year, he conducted orginial research for the university's Race, Time, and Place Project. His senior thesis research work is entitled Jeffrey Wilson and the Colored Notes: 1924-1929. The research explores a column entitled "Colored Notes" written by Jeffery Wilson in
the Portsmouth Star newspaper during the mid and late 1920's. Through his research, Seward concluded that the information that one finds within the "Colored Notes" is considered a valuable contribution to the general public because it documents the significance of the history, events, achievements, and many contributions of Portsmouth's Black community. The "Colored Notes" as written by Jeffery Wilson not only informed and education the Black community, but also served as a voice for the Black community against socail and racial injustices. This research was successfully completed and presented to the Portsmouth Historical Society on April 30, 2004 with great reviews. This research exemplifies the scholarship and a committment to the contribution of local history and to academia in general.

After graduating from Norfolk State University in the Spring of 2004, Carlos desires to earn a masters degree in History and a Ph.D. degree in Higher Education Administration.. His career goals include becoming a high school History teacher, a university professor, and then moving into university administration, eventually becoming a university provost, then becoming a university president.

Love and Basketball, Funny Valentine, Gladiator, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Little Shop of Horrors, Uptown Saturday Night, The Mack, Imitation of Life

I actually was not planning on attending college. My brother received a scholarship to Elizabeth City State University and convinced me that I would be perfect for college. He was right! It's was the best decision I ever made!

I am an easy-going and very personable individual who likes to listen to other people's thoughts, opinions, and ideas. People also know that I love my family and friends dearly.

E-mail Address -- cseward82@yahoo.com