A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson
Educational Conversations with Scholars in Mind. "Our mission is to empower and uplift scholars pursuing higher education at HBCUs, ensuring they have the resources, support, and opportunities needed for a successful future. Through mentorship, scholarship programs, and community engagement, we strive to create a pathway to excellence, fostering academic achievement, leadership development, and a strong sense of cultural identity. Together, we are building a brighter future for young scholars, strengthening the legacy of HBCUs, and fueling positive change in our communities."
Episodes
32 episodes
Fearless Parenting: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Sending Children to College
Dr. Tiffany Dent shares her experience as a parent navigating the college application process with her daughter Mia, addressing both the practical challenges and emotional journey while offering guidance on preparing students mentally for their...
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Breaking Educational Barriers with Tanisha
What happens when education fails to provide students with the tools they actually need to succeed? Tanisha's powerful journey from correctional officer to education reformer reveals the often-hidden connections between our school systems and t...
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From Silence to Bestseller: A High Schooler's Remedy for Bullying
"If you've ever felt like you don't belong, Jalen Halpin's story will move you to tears—and action. This remarkable high school senior from Tulsa, Oklahoma has transformed her painful experiences of racial isolation into a powerful children's b...
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The HBCU Bond: From College Roommates to Lifelong Sisters
Dr. Monique Robinson welcomes her longtime friend and Wilberforce University sister Dr. Crystallyn Bargers to discuss HBCU friendships, alumni engagement, and supporting future generations of HBCU students. Their nearly 30-year friendship showc...
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From Transformation to Empowerment: Black Women Entrepreneurs Finding Their Voice
Change isn't just necessary—it's where true transformation happens. Dr. Monique Robinson takes us on a powerful journey exploring how embracing change becomes the catalyst for discovering our deepest purpose, especially for Black women entrepre...
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Reducing Infant Mortality: A Cleveland Doula's Mission to Support Mothers
What happens when a community discovers its infant mortality rate is more than four times the national average? For Resha Clinton, it became a call to action that transformed her life and the lives of countless mothers and babies in Cleveland, ...
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Tomorrow's Leaders Speak Their Truth
The next generation of Black excellence takes center stage as remarkable young scholars compete for the prestigious Takisha A. Davis Scholarship Award. From an initial field of 66 talented students nationwide, these top 32 finalists share power...
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38:54
From Dreams to Degrees: The Future Leaders' Scholarship Journey
The journey from high school graduate to college student represents a pivotal moment in any young person's life, but for the finalists in the Takesha A. Davis Scholarship Stipend Award Program, it marks an opportunity to become part of a powerf...
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Mia's Mission: From Newark to Spelman College
Exceptional young scholars take center stage as the Takisha A. Davis Scholarship contest continues with powerful essays that showcase the bright future of Black excellence in higher education. This episode features Mia Jones, a Newark native wi...
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Dorm Room Dreams: The HBCU Scholarship Journey
Dreams, legacy, and Black excellence take center stage as ambitious young scholars compete for the prestigious Takesha A. Davis Scholarship Award. These remarkable students have already proven their exceptional abilities, advancing from an init...
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38:54
Legacy Makers: HBCU Students Carrying the Torch
Three exceptional scholarship finalists share powerful essays about the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities while competing in round two of the Takesha A. Davis Scholarship competition. Each contestant represents a differ...
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Ready to Go: HBCU-Bound Students Share Their Vision
Two brilliant HBCU-bound scholarship finalists share compelling essays on the historical significance and personal value of attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Their passionate arguments highlight how these institutions fost...
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Empowering Black Excellence: Student Voices on Legacy and Inclusion
From music education to political science to nursing, the semifinalists in the Takisha A Davis Scholarship competition are proving themselves as visionaries poised to transform their communities through higher education at Historically Black Co...
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Beyond Grades: The Students Redefining Academic Achievement
Three exceptional HBCU-bound scholars compete in the Takesha A Davis Scholarship Competition, presenting compelling essays about the value of historically Black colleges and universities in the 21st century. Each contestant shares personal conn...
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Pathways to Black Excellence: HBCU Scholars Share Their Dreams
What happens when young Black students look around a hospital and see no one who looks like them? They become the change they want to see. Meet Paris Holiday and Lenroy Elbowie, two extraordinary scholars headed to Hampton University and Florid...
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Legacy and Leadership: The HBCU Scholarship Journey
The search for the next Takisha A Davis Scholarship recipient heats up as we meet exceptional finalists headed to Historically Black Colleges and Universities this fall. This unique award doesn't focus on GPAs but rather seeks students with unw...
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A Better Chance Television Showcases Tomorrow's HBCU Scholars
We highlight remarkable students from across the country competing for the Takesha A. Davis Scholarship, which supports attendance at HBCUs with no GPA requirements. Each scholar shares their personal journey and why they've chosen HBCUs as the...
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38:36
Tomorrow's Changemakers: Scholarship Finalists Speak
Ever wonder what drives today's brightest young scholars to choose Historically Black Colleges and Universities? Join host Monique Robinson as she sits down with finalists for the prestigious Takesha A Davis Scholarship Award who share powerful...
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These Students Are Planning to Make History at HBCUs
The future looks bright as we sit down with the top 65 finalists for the Takisha A Davis Scholarship, a dedicated award for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Each young scholar shares their unique story, revealing...
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Sing It Loud: How 72 Voices Are Reviving a Cherished HBCU Tradition
Dr. Monique Robinson welcomes Dr. Justin Seay and four new members of the Wilberforce University Choir to celebrate their growing legacy and ambitious upcoming concert season.• Choir membership has doubled to 72 students for the 2025-20...
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Finding Your HBCU Community While Staying True to Yourself
Kaylee Irving shares her journey as a first-year student at Prairie View A&M University, balancing motherhood, academics, and campus involvement while maintaining a strong GPA and clear future goals.• Participated in Prairie View's ...
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Reconnecting Roots: A Black History Month Conversation
Two old friends reconnect during Black History Month, delivering a conversation as rich and nourishing as Sunday dinner. Ashley Anya, once the first female drummer at Corinthian Baptist Church, now splits her time between the States and Mexico ...
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