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Scholarship Opportunities for Black Men @ HBCU’s through Tom Joyner Foundation
Posted by KPope
Due to the disparities in the number of black men in college and also the increasing number of black men involved in negative activities, the Tom Joyner Foundation is offering one $1,500 scholarship each week to a male student at a HBCU selected as the college of the month for the “Tom Joyner Morning Show.”
National studies have shown that black men attending college is increasing (up 8% from 2002-05) in recent years, but still lags behind women. At this time, on average, the black male student enrollment at an HBCU is about 37 percent.
In an interview with BlackAmericaWeb.com, Thomas Joyner Jr. Head of the foundation stated “We wanted to do something that directly helps encourage brothers to go school and also help keep them there,” Thomas Joyner Jr.
To be an eligible candidate for the scholarship, students must have a grade point average of at least 3.0, be a campus leader, be involved in the community and have a career goal to make a difference in the quality of life for his race, while helping others.
This is a great idea and I hope our young brothers will take advantage of the opportunity. A lot of our ”fellas” are living for now (immediate gratification) and really don’t want to dedicate themselves to 1, 2, 3 or 4 years of college before living the American Dream.
Gentlemen, college is more than a job at the “end of the tunnel.” The overall experience, enlightenment, well rounded world-view, various opportunities + the positive people you meet from all over the world is a life changing experience. “Real Talk” as we say these days, I would travel in a time machine to live those 4 years again in a heartbeat!
Where can people go to apply for the scholarships?
The Schools have been selected and the tour has begun. Please visit the site below for more schools and tour dates:
http://www.tomjoyner.com/site.aspx/foundation/hbcutour
Please contact your financial aid Office for more information in regards to application.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Contact: Dr. Aikins
June 2, 2008 Telephone: 661/268-7377
E-mail:
lentonaikins@wildblue.net
website: http://www.lentonaikins.com
Headline:
Dr. Lenton Aikins’ book, While African Americans Slept: Leadership by Parasites, to be published on July 1, 2008, by Zit Publishers, Inc.,16654 Soledad Canyon Road, #265
Canyon Country, CA 91387, 661-268-1710, Website: http://www.zitpub.com
ISBN: 978-0-9801594-0-0; LCCN: 2007942418; Includes: Table of Contents & Index
Available: soft cover, Price: $14.95 USD
Issues:
The book sets forth the difference between diversity and multiculturalism, discusses how child rearing practices of inner city black Americans impact the rest of the child’s life, noting the absence of discipline, inability to defer immediate gratification and the prevalence of violence and calls upon the African American community to take charge of its future. The overwhelming emphasis is on the failure of black leadership and leadership organizations that claim to represent the African American community. Discussion is focused on black leadership’s failure to address issues and consequences of illegal immigration, and child rearing practices, specifically as these impact blacks in large inner cities.
Message:
The book proposes a simple and achievable plan for African Americans’ self-improvement.
Author:
Lenton Aikins, Ph.D., J.D., Licensed California Attorney, former University Professor.
Personal website: http://lentonaikins.com, includes Curriculum Vitae and Blog.
Order Info: Books Currently Available at: http://www.zitpub.com
Available in bookstores and at Amazon.com, July 1, 2008
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NOTE: DR. AIKINS IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS, APPEARANCES ON TALK SHOWS, FOR POLITICAL ANALYSIS AND FOR OTHER VENUES. GO TO
http://www.lentonaikins.com and click on SPEAKER.