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
47 episodes
Empowering Artists: San Antonio's Only Black Art Gallery
Maria Williams shares her journey as founder and curator of In the Eye of the Beholder Art Gallery, San Antonio's only Black art gallery, and how she's creating space for cultural pride and representation in the art world.• Founded the ...
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From Sweet Potato Pies to Shared Spaces: Building The Vine in San Antonio
Faith, family, and entrepreneurship beautifully intertwine in this heartwarming conversation with Will and Shannon Corbett, founders of The Vine—a unique collaborative marketplace coming to San Antonio. The couple, joined by their adorable baby...
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Beyond Academics: The Legacy Scholarship Empowering Black Excellence
We celebrate our Takisha A Davis Scholarship presentation, awarding promising HBCU students across the country. The competition was fierce with over 70 initial applicants narrowed down to ten outstanding finalists representing schools including...
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The Grambling-Prairie View Classic: Where Education Meets Celebration
Building bridges that connect students to historically Black colleges and universities takes dedication, collaboration, and vision. This powerful conversation between Dr. Monique Robinson and board member Leon Frye unveils the critical work hap...
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Legacy and New Beginnings: Parents and Students Reflect on HBCU Life
The bittersweet milestone of college move-in day takes center stage as two remarkable HBCU freshmen share their first weeks on campus at North Carolina A&T and Florida A&M University. Through candid conversations with students and their...
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Legacy, Learning, and Letting Go: The HBCU Freshman Experience
The college transition marks a pivotal moment for students and their families—a bittersweet blend of excitement, anxiety, and profound change. In this heartfelt episode, we witness the beautiful, sometimes emotional journey of exceptional young...
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Rattlers Gonna Rattle: Promys Smith's FAMU Adventure Begins
We explore the journey of P. Smith as she prepares to attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) with her mother, Nashika Thomas, by her side, highlighting their experience in the scholarship competition and the college prepar...
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Parents and Students Navigate the Final Days Before Campus Life Begins
Four families prepare to send their HBCU-bound scholars to college in just six days, sharing their emotional journeys and hopes for the future as part of the Takesha A. Davis Scholarship competition.• Aniya Williams heads to FAMU to pur...
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Behind Every Scholar Stands a Supportive Parent
"Every student deserves an opportunity, an opportunity for hope and a future," declares Dr. Monique Robinson as we dive into Round 3 of the Takisha A Davis Scholarship competition. Now in its fifth year, this scholarship program has transformed...
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From Obstacles to Opportunities: Discovering Your Superpower as a Black Woman Entrepreneur
Change might feel uncomfortable, but it's where our greatest growth happens. Dr. Monique Robinson knows this firsthand, having launched a non-profit organization, television show, and written multiple books during the height of the COVID-19 pan...
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What happens when tradition shapes your future?
What happens when family traditions shape your college choice? Zemyria Jones, a top 20 finalist in the Takisha A. Davis Scholarship Competition, stands at this pivotal crossroads as she prepares to attend Tuskegee University while continuing he...
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Drumbeats and Dreams: Navigating the HBCU Experience
The profound impact of HBCUs stretches far beyond education, creating generational bonds and cultural legacies that shape families for decades. This heartwarming conversation between Howard alumna Marlena Powell and her daughter Sinclair, who's...
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Roots and Wings: HBCU Dreams and Parental Support
The transformative power of educational opportunity takes center stage in this heartfelt exploration of parental pride, cultural connection, and academic excellence. As the Takesha A. Davis Scholarship Program enters its third round, we shift o...
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Band Camp, Chemistry, and Choosing Your Own Legacy
Finding your people. Forging your own path. Making history in the hallways of your high school. These are the powerful stories emerging from this year's scholarship competition featuring exceptional students headed to HBCUs across the nation.
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The HBCU Journey: Family Support for College-Bound Scholars
Parents take center stage in this moving third round of the Takesha A. Davis Scholarship competition, where we meet the families behind our top 20 scholars heading to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.The Jones family opens u...
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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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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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