The founder of MyHBCUInterview is on a mission to uplift the community through the power of education and the story of the journey. So many people graduate from high school not even knowing that an HBCU exists fifteen miles from their house, worse yet they do not know the majors, minors, and opportunities that they offer.

Through ignorance on various educational levels in regards to counselors, teachers, negative media publicity, and more children are guided away from the very institutions that helped pave the way for our ancestors.

Our mission is to spread the greatness of HBCUs one person and one word at a time. To this end enrollment will increase at HBCUs and communities will be uplifted from the ills of poverty one generation at a time.

Do not believe the negativity spewing from mass media just guide your self to our website and read the honest truth about the HBCU Experience, no editing, no bias - direct words from hard working HBCU Students, Athletes, and Alumni.

If you are a teacher, guidance counselor, or in any place within the realm of education feel free to contact us with ideas and networking opportunities at geteducated[AT]myhbcuinterview.com [AT] = @

We hope that this submission finds you and your staff well and again we thank you copiously.

Your Family at MyHBUCInterview

"We are not the minority. The world is populated by 85 - 90 % people who are melanin-efficient and 10-15% melanin deficient or european. My people know your power." - Unknown

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 Dr. Jacqueline E. Wade is a scholar, educator, lecturer, trainer, program administrator, organizational manager, and consultant. She is founder and president of Wade Educational Programming and Consultation Services. Through this agency, Dr. Wade conducts Afrocentric/multicultural-centered training and development programs and related services for students, faculties, and staff in educational institutions, as well as for members of corporate bodies and community organizations. Dr. Wade also conducts highly-interactive presentations on issues of white supremacy, racism, sexism, heterosexism and other forms of human degradation, with an emphasis on ways and means of rooting out these social ills.

From 1996 to August 2003, she was the Director of the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center and adjunct faculty in the African American Studies Program at Austin Peay State University. She organized and directed cultural programs that provided holistic knowledge about the historic and contemporary contributions, achievements, and social perspectives of African Americans and other people of African descent. She also taught courses focused on African American and African diasporic experiences. Dr. Wade is the former Executive Director of the National Council for Black Studies, Inc. She was cited for her consistent record of exemplary leadership in the development and implementation of some of the most dynamic and effective Afrocentric programs in the organization's history. Throughout her professional career, Dr. Wade has held successful faculty and/or administrative positions in various colleges and universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, Bennett College, and Middle Tennessee State University.

Dr. Wade has a Ph.D. in Education, with a specialization in African American students' educational development and a Masters of Social Work degree, with an emphasis on educational equity and social justice. She earned both degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Wade has an eminent, multi-leveled career that allows her to distinctively address issues that are commensurate with promoting "academic excellence and social responsibility." She has devoted her entire career to the socio-cultural, political and economic empowerment of African Americans and other people of color. Dr. Wade describes herself as a "scholar/activist . . . I am very committed to using my natural talents, intellectual attainments, and professional skills for salient and lasting social transformation."

Dr. Wade's writings have been published in several professional journals. Among her titles are:

:: The Spirit and Substance of African Heritage: Saving Our Children.  (Forthcoming, 2007)

:: "Race and Raceness: A Theoretical Perspective of the Black American Experience"

:: "The Role and Significance of African American Studies: Revisiting the Miseducation of the Negro"

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Daisy Howard-Douglas wrote "Daisy's Bayou Tales" in order to share the background of her unique storytelling tradition.  Since "the whole village" helped to rear children during her youth, she chose to recreate the loving, caring and respectful relationship that existed between young people on the sunny island kinown as Morgan City, Louisiana. 

 She has 100 plus awards, plaques, certificates, and trophies honoring her humanitarian efforts.

To contact her for storytelling, speaking engagements, books and articles:

msdaisydouglas@gmail.com

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 Not JUST a T-shirt. But a POSITIVE NEW mindset.

Our Authentic, Officially Licensed Designer Tshirts are sure to please and inspire your favorite munchkins! From Crib 2 College, why not choose a gift of knowledge? What a thoughtful present for your favorite niece, nephew, grandchild or godchild!

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This month only, U can buy one authentic officially licensed infant, toddler or preschool sized T-shirt at regular price and receive FREE shipping (colors and sizes are subject to availability!)

PLEASE...Act now while supplies last!

You will love the smile on the face of the lucky child who you choose to give these gifts to this year! Don't miss this special BACK 2 SCHOOL SALE-A-BRATION.

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Why not stock up now and give this as a carefully selected and lovingly prepared gift later?

There's never been a better deal . . . you don't want to miss it!

Thank you for being a loyal HBCU kidz, Inc. Member. We will continue to provide you valuable savings opportunities as well as relevant community announcements.

Sincerely,
--The Team at HBCU kidz, Inc. (Joan & Tommy aka Go-Go, Maggie Joachim, and the kidz)

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New African-American Doll from The Sisterhood Boutique Inspires Women

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 17, 2009 – A  new African-American doll has been created exclusively for The Sisterhood Boutique™  by the Alexander Doll Company, a New York-based company that continues to draw on the tradition, elegance and innovation of Madame Alexander® dolls. Ivy Rose™ is a "first" for the Alexander Doll Company.

The creation of the Ivy Rose™ doll collection hopes to unify women who like creator and founder, Rochelle McAllister, desires a purpose driven lifestyle and a natural appreciation for fashion and style.

The three dolls from the 2009 “Pretty As Is” collection include the 2009 Ivy Rose™, Ivy, and Rose. Like the first Ivy Rose™ doll created in 2008, each aspect of the 2009 collection has been meticulously considered as each doll is hand-crafted by Alexander Doll Company. This exquisite heirloom doll is perfect for sorority sisters, gift giving, and doll collectors alike. Ivy Rose™, Ivy and Rose, celebrates the diversity of beauty with in the sisterhood of women.  “Pretty, takes on many forms. The bonds we honor and the ties that bind us help us to realize pretty is physical, mental, and emotional and as created-beings we are Pretty As Is™,” says McAllister as she created the collection’s concept.

The Sisterhood Boutique welcomes back the Ivy Rose doll Submitted by Rochelle McAllister Originally posted 7/21/2010 BLACK PR WIRE — The Sisterhood Boutique, an African-American web-based doll company, is elated to reintroduce its Ivy Rose™ Doll at a cost of $125 plus shipping and handling. First introduced in 2007, Ivy Rose is The Sisterhood Boutique’s inaugural and signature product. The 2010 edition of Ivy Rose is limited to 300 pieces. Orders for the Ivy Rose 2010 doll can be placed from now until August 24, 2010. Due to the limited supply, we have elected to take orders exclusively through the Company’s facebook page or in response to direct e-mails gene-rated by The Sisterhood Boutique to its mailing list. The anticipated ship date is between December 2010 and January 2011. The Sisterhood Boutique’s collectible fashion dolls are specially crafted by the Alexander Doll Company and are official Madame Alexander® dolls. IVY ROSE IVY ROSE is adorned with pearl earrings and a necklace of precisely twenty pearls. Her pink and green dress, with a hand-stitched border of ivy and pink roses, is an original design. She has Black hair that is styled into an elegant up-do. Manicured nails and ribbon laced heels round off her look. Ivy Rose is set to enjoy an elegant evening. To Learn more about The Sisterhood Boutique and to connect with our community please visit the company’s website at http://SisterhoodBoutique.com.

 

For more information about the Pretty As Is™ collection from the Sisterhood Boutique™, visit http://SisterhoodBoutique.com and follow Ivy Rose on Twitter at http://Twitter.com/IvyRoseDoll.

About The Sisterhood Boutique™
The initial concept for The Sisterhood Boutique™ came about when Rochelle McAllister was preparing to apply to business school. The process of preparing essays allowed her to dream big and to realize her passion lies somewhere between the world of fashion and the universe of femininity. McAllister seeks to build a company that combines her personal affections with her eclectic and entrepreneurial spirit. Through The Sisterhood Boutique™ and the dolls we create, McAllister’s aim is inspire the next generation of women entrepreneurs.   Additionally, it is her hope to collaborate with other women who like her, in addition to being purpose driven, also and have a natural appreciation for fashion and style. We actively seek to build business relationships with liked minded individuals.

McAllister is currently a first-law student at Howard University School of Law.  She received her MBA from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University in 2006 and her Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Oakwood University in 1998. Ms. McAllister was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. on January 26, 1997 and currently resides in Silver Spring, MD.

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  $24.95 per book

Sure that it is known that the African American high school dropout rate in too many urban communities exceeds 50%.  This is identified by many individuals and organizations as being a crisis.  Did you know that in 1860, only 10 out of 100 African Americans could read or write?  Communities are seeing its children not graduating from FREE HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES?  What can we DO TODAY to invest in the future...a future about which many of our ancestors could have only dreamed?  HBCU kidz, Inc. believes that PREVENTION is our most POTENT weapon to win this battle of apathy.

If your company, family or organization  has a commitment to or interest in enhancing awareness of the cultural and educational opportunities available at our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and inspiring youth to treat education seriously, then we believe you will find our campaign to increase enrollments at HBCUs a perfect complement to your multi-cultural marketing initiatives.

HBCU Today, published by BEE Publishing Division, is the most comprehensive resource guide ever created on HBCUs. It is vital to youth considering post-secondary education, as well as those parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, and youth leaders who have chosen to be responsible for ensuring that our youth receive the information needed to intelligently evaluate educational choices.

This unique book is not sold through bookstores or retail outlets. Distribution of HBCU Today is solely through individuals, companies, and organizations that have chosen to support the future of minority youth and promote the importance of our HBCUs.  HBCU kidz, Inc. is a proud distributor of this awesome resource guide.

The guide provides articles of information, stories about various aspects of life on the campuses of black colleges and universities, brief testimonials from students, faculty and alumni and brief profiles of each of the 100+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities all presented in a graphically appealing manner. The book is an 8 ½ x 11” format, approximately 320 pages and 2.5 lbs in weight.

As an additional distribution vehicle for HBCU Today, your company, family, fraternity, sorority or organization has a unique opportunity to play a significant role in increasing enrollment at HBCUs—and enhancing your corporate brand identity through association with the education of our minority youth. With the nationwide high school dropout rate for minority youth approaching 50 percent (and, sadly, higher in many urban communities), it is more important than ever to include our youth in corporate and organizational cause-related marketing.  Product is easily and conveniently available 3 ways.

1) Book

2) CD Rom

3) Website Access

Digital is the wave of the future and e-books are in. A growing number of our students are very “tech-savvy” especially when it comes to games, gadets and social networking.  GREAT NEWS!  HBCU Today is even available in an instant downloadable PDF that is available in bulk quantity (125 downloads for $489.00, or $3.91/copy)! This makes the book available immediately with complete search functions and live links to all of the colleges and universities featured.  This is something we believe every school, organization, business (large or small) will be excited to offer as a resource. A small business or group could inspire 125 youth to consider an HBCU as an institution of choice by purchasing 125 downloads for only $489.00 and creatively distribute the free downloads via special gift cards to 125 young people in the community. In addition a bulk package of 100 CD books ($595.00) in a very nice gift folder.

 EVERY FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD LIBRARY SHOULD HAVE HBCU TODAY!

"Our 6 and 7 year olds love just sitting down and looking at the colorful student pictures and pretending that "they" are in the various photo images as college students!

They often pretend that they are sleeping in their dorm rooms or getting ready for classes!"  HBCU TODAY PARENT

HOW TO GET STARTED?

CLICK HERE!

Whether you choose to purchase a book for your family, church or organization, we at HBCU kidz, Inc. look forward to our continued relationship in DOing good things for our FUTURE DREAMERS, LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS. We hope to speak with you further on your participation in and partnership with our HBCU Today Campaign, and discussing the co-branding opportunities that are available.

1-888-HBCU-kid x701

Sincerely,

Joan E. Gosier

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 I Did It Nanna's Way
When Carly was six, her father walked out. When she was ten, her mother left. It is Nanna who steps in and raises Carly and her sister, Lissa. Come into the world of a 13-year-old girl who strives to be a teenager with values and integrity, while facing the joys and pains of adolescence—peer pressure, class politics, unpredictable relationships, and intense competition. Readers will be able to relate to Carly, as she struggles to have a life filled with meaning and purpose.  

Carly Finds Out
Although Carly’s mom left when she was ten, she continues to expect her mom’s return. Having led a sheltered life with her sister, under the guidance of her protective Nanna, Carly is introduced to a new life--high school. In this book, Rena Roberts Shipp allows readers to peer into a realistic view of Carly’s life, her feelings, and experiences as she asserts her adolescent independence.

Rena Roberts Shipp, born and raised in Cleveland County, North Carolina, received her bachelor’sdegree from HBCU Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. After teaching sixth grade language arts in local schools for three years, she settled in Tappahannock, VA

with her husband and son.

The deep interest in children’s well-being that made Rena a gifted teacher made her also a lifelong learner. She taught full-time while completing a master’s degree in education from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA with emphasis in reading, and then earned credentials in counseling and administration. (Click to read more)

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Teaching In Elementary Schools: The Real Deal has been written with a single purpose in mind. This purpose is to raise the awareness of the general public about what the total picture of teaching implies.

While the book grew out of experiences as an elementary teachers for more than 32 years, it is not just for teachers. People of all  professions need to know that teaching is the most important job in the world. My aim is to raise the awareness of what the job of teaching entails.

Regina Long Southall is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia and a life time member of Gamma Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She retired from the educational arena rendering 32.8 years of service. This is her second publication. You can find her books on Amazon.com and Barnes& Noble.com

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Buy NOW!

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