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A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson

Monique Robinson, Ed.D

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,

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All Episodes

51:53

Legacy and New Beginnings: Parents and Students...

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/08/26

Drop Us A Line…. 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 parents, we witness the emotional journey of families embracing this transformative chapter. Devon, now proudly wearing the blue and gold at NC A&T, offers a glimpse into authentic campus life - from the synchronized yellow shirts...

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66:12

Legacy, Learning, and Letting Go: The HBCU Freshman...

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/08/20

Drop Us A Line…. 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 scholars who've reached our scholarship competition's top 20 while simultaneously beginning their HBCU experiences across the country. From Howard University's historic campus to "the highest of seven hills" at Florida A&M to Tusk...

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23:42

Rattlers Gonna Rattle: Promys Smith's FAMU Adventure...

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/08/18

Drop Us A Line…. 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 preparation process. • P. Smith's has climbed from position #44 to #6 in the Takisha A Davis Scholarship Program • Nashika describes managing scholarship applications, essays, and deadlines while Promys balanced cheerleading commitments • Pr...

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61:46

Parents and Students Navigate the Final Days Before...

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/08/13

Drop Us A Line…. 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 pursue orthodontics after being accepted to 50 schools and earning over a million dollars in scholarships • Paris Holiday, described as ambitious and a natural leader, chose Hampton University to prepare for a career in anesthesiology • Ja'Sean ...

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29:32

Behind Every Scholar Stands a Supportive Parent

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/08/12

Drop Us A Line…. "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 from a modest tribute to a late sister with a heart for young people into a significant platform celebrating exceptional student achievement. The competition has narrowed dramatically from 70 initial applicants to the top 20 contender...

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18:12

From Obstacles to Opportunities: Discovering Your...

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/08/10

Drop Us A Line…. 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 pandemic. What seemed like an impossible time became the fertile ground for her most meaningful work. As founder and CEO of A Better Chance For You Futures Incorporated, Dr. Robinson's mission burns bright: helping minority scholars acces...

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21:08

What happens when tradition shapes your future?

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/08/10

Drop Us A Line…. 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 her family's rich HBCU legacy. This heartwarming conversation between host Monique Robinson and Zamyria's mother, Joletta Ellington, reveals the beautiful complexity of HBCU family traditions. As a first-generation college graduate herse...

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22:15

Drumbeats and Dreams: Navigating the HBCU Experience

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/08/09

Drop Us A Line…. 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 heading to North Carolina Central University, beautifully illustrates how the HBCU experience ripples through time. Sinclair's journey to NCCU wasn't just influenced by her mother's Howard connection but by witnessing the deep, decade...

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41:44

Roots and Wings: HBCU Dreams and Parental Support

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/08/09

Drop Us A Line…. 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 our focus to the remarkable parents supporting their HBCU-bound scholars. From suburban Washington DC to rural communities across America, these families share the emotional complexity of sending their children to college. "She's my onl...

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60:47

Band Camp, Chemistry, and Choosing Your Own Legacy

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/08/06

Drop Us A Line…. 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. Meet Liliana from San Antonio, whose decision to attend Howard University represents a profound search for cultural connection after years in predominantly white and Hispanic schools. Her mother reveals the moment that changed everythin...

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72:32

The HBCU Journey: Family Support for College-Bound...

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/08/04

Drop Us A Line…. 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 up about their daughter Mia's acceptance to Spelman College—a milestone representing generational progress. "This is a monumental accomplishment," her father explains, revealing how neither parent had the opportunity to experience campus life ...

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18:12

From Transformation to Empowerment: Black Women...

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/07/22

Drop Us A Line…. 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 entrepreneurs and educators. Through personal stories, including how she launched a nonprofit and television show during the height of COVID, she demonstrates how closed doors often lead to greater opportunities. Purpose stands at the center o...

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40:18

Reducing Infant Mortality: A Cleveland Doula's...

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/07/22

Drop Us A Line…. 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, Ohio. This eye-opening conversation explores the critical difference between midwives and perinatal support doulas. While midwives focus on medical aspects of birth, doulas like Resha provide the emotional support that research shows d...

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48:41

The HBCU Bond: From College Roommates to Lifelong...

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/07/22

Drop Us A Line…. 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 showcases the lasting bonds formed through shared experiences at historically Black colleges and universities. • Dr. Crystallyn Bargers serves as the first female chaplain for the Wilberforce University Alumni Association and leads the Pitt...

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30:00

From Silence to Bestseller: A High Schooler's Remedy...

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/07/22

Drop Us A Line…. "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 book that's capturing hearts nationwide. From the moment she joins host Monique Robinson, Jalen radiates wisdom beyond her years. As first chair in her orchestra and a student at both Booker T. Washington High School and Tulsa Technolog...

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29:59

Breaking Educational Barriers with Tanisha

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/07/22

Drop Us A Line…. 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 the prison pipeline that disproportionately impacts Black and brown youth. Her story begins in the juvenile sector of an Indianapolis prison, where she witnessed teenagers—some as young as 15—serving decades-long adult sentences. Their ...

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29:59

Fearless Parenting: The Emotional Rollercoaster of...

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/07/22

Drop Us A Line…. 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 transition to college life. • Creating organizational systems like trackers to manage college applications and scholarships • Balancing parental priorities during the intensive college preparation season • Preparing students for indep...

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38:54

Tomorrow's Leaders Speak Their Truth

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/07/21

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 powerful, personal essays about their connection to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their visions for continuing a proud legacy. Each essay reveals not just academic ambition but a profound understanding of how HBCUs have served as foundati...

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38:54

Dorm Room Dreams: The HBCU Scholarship Journey

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/07/21

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 initial pool of 66 contestants to the top 32 finalists in a journey that showcases both academic prowess and passionate advocacy for historically Black colleges and universities. The heart of this episode features four outstanding students sharing their me...

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14:34

Mia's Mission: From Newark to Spelman College

A Better Chance TV with host Dr. Monique S. Robinson ·

2025/07/21

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 with dreams of attending Spelman College, who articulates a compelling vision of why HBCUs remain vital institutions for developing tomorrow's leaders. Mia's essay resonates with conviction and clarity as she explains how HBCUs represent more than academ...

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