[2] White grew up in a dysfunctional home and, during her teen years, was placed in foster care,[3] where she was raped.
[4] At the age of 15, she was living in a group home, where she was abused by a pimp who forced her into prostitution.
[7] White eventually escaped from being trafficked and went on to work with Girls Educational and Mentoring Services in order to raise awareness on the issue in New York, and President Obama recognized her work by personally giving her an award at the Clinton Global Initiative.
[7] She was interviewed in the documentary film Not My Life about her experiences while being trafficked, and said, "There is a point where you begin to feel numb.
"[9] She has three children and attends Bronx Community College, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in social work.