Since graduating from East Hartford High School. Lakia is a certified woman owner of, Mixed Chicks Sorority Incorporated, Mix Race Love Magazine, Mixed Television Network also Mixed Race Museum. She’s been chairwoman for the, National Women’s Studies Association. Her PHD will be in the, Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies. In addition Lakia serves as; First Lady at her husband Donald True Vine Church of Christ. Aside from being successful, Lakia doesn’t have any kids. Her career’s are far important than establishing a family. Every week you can watch her as, writer, producer and host. Of the Hartford Community Leaders television show. Lakia Shavon Lightner-Padgett holds more titles. One thing for sure, she exemplifies what a true “ Feminist” is. She wants to leave a legacy behind. To fellow girls and women. That dreams do come true, long as your willing to work.