Our Story

Our story began in 2018 at Howard University, where we were both student-athletes. Though we had shared mutual friends for years, our paths didn’t truly cross until Daniel’s junior year and Latroya’s senior year.

What started as casual hangouts, family dinners, dorm kickbacks, and the occasional Nerf gun war quickly grew into a close friendship. Over time, that friendship blossomed into something deeper, and we soon realized we had found something truly special in each other.

Fall 2018 • Howard University

Our first date was at the AMC movie theater in Georgetown. After the movie, we stopped by Tasty Burger, where conversation flowed easily and laughter came naturally.

It was simple, sweet, and unforgettable — the kind of night that makes you realize you’ve met someone special. Just a few days later, on October 21st, 2018, Daniel asked Latroya to be his girlfriend, marking the official start of our journey together.

Fall 2018 • Washington, D.C.

After graduating from Howard, life took us down different paths. With the separation from the pandemic, Daniel pursued his professional soccer career while Latroya began her Ph.D. in Neuroscience, and we spent much of our relationship miles apart.

When Daniel returned to the States, a new opportunity with Oracle led him to Austin, Texas — another chapter of long distance for us. After nearly two years apart, Latroya made the move to Austin in 2024. Together, we bought our first home and began building a life side by side.

Through every season of change, our love has only grown stronger. We’ve learned that true partnership isn’t defined by distance, but by commitment, trust, and the unwavering support we’ve given each other along the way.

2018 - 2024