Growing up in a predominantly white area, going to a predominantly white school, and participating in predominantly white activities, it took Josephine a moment to recognize and understand the concept of diversity. Her parents worked as hard as they could, but the financial status and lack of free time made it difficult for them and their daughter to explore the world and culture around them. The family was surrounded by and would continue to be surrounded by the same types of people, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but when Josephine was old enough, around 10 years old, to try out for an AAU sports team, she and her family realized the beauty and power of diversity. 

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