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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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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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27:37

Legacy Makers: HBCU Students Carrying the Torch

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

2025/07/21

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 different HBCU—Howard University, Florida A&M University, and Hampton University—bringing unique perspectives on how these institutions foster Black excellence. • J. Bruno from Hampton University discusses how HBCUs provide community, accessibility, and ...

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33:40

Beyond Grades: The Students Redefining Academic...

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

2025/07/20

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 connections to HBCUs and their plans to make an impact on campus through advocacy, cultural preservation, and community engagement. • Aniyah Faith Williams (Florida A&M University) discusses how HBCUs provide access to higher education for marginalized...

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43:36

Empowering Black Excellence: Student Voices on Legacy...

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

2025/07/20

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 Colleges and Universities. This compelling episode features four remarkable scholars presenting thoughtful essays on the legacy of HBCUs in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion, long before these concepts entered the mainstream conversation. Each...

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31:12

Ready to Go: HBCU-Bound Students Share Their Vision

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

2025/07/20

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 foster academic excellence while creating lifelong family-like connections. • Jasean Boyd presents a historical perspective on HBCUs from post-Civil War origins through segregation to their modern importance • Sinclair Adina Powell draws on her parents' Ho...

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20:36

Pathways to Black Excellence: HBCU Scholars Share...

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

2025/07/15

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 Florida A&M University, respectively, both with dreams of transforming the medical field through representation. Paris, a Philadelphia native and future Hampton student, shares how breaking her leg years ago became a pivotal moment in her life. Looking a...

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23:30

Legacy and Leadership: The HBCU Scholarship Journey

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

2025/07/15

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 unwavering determination, compelling essays, and the ability to shine through multiple interviews. Host Dr. Monique Robinson welcomes two standout candidates who represent the incredible diversity of talent within the HBCU-bound student community. First, ...

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41:44

Sing It Loud: How 72 Voices Are Reviving a Cherished...

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

2025/07/15

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 2025-2026 season • Dr. Say highlights upcoming performances including three AME conferences, Carnegie Hall, and Mother Bethel • New members share their musical backgrounds and excitement about joining the choir family • The choir will perform a concert version of Po...

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38:36

A Better Chance Television Showcases Tomorrow's HBCU...

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

2025/07/15

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 their educational path forward. • Lashari Patterson-Davis from Las Vegas is headed to Morgan State University to study nursing with plans to address diversity issues in healthcare • Aniyah Faith Williams from Jacksonville will attend Florida A&M Unive...

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10:18

Tomorrow's Changemakers: Scholarship Finalists Speak

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

2025/07/15

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 insights into their educational journeys. Meet Amari Bond from Baltimore, an aspiring music educator heading to Bowie State University this fall. Carrying forward a family legacy of HBCU graduates, Amari articulates how attending an HBCU will help him...

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60:01

These Students Are Planning to Make History at HBCUs

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

2025/07/15

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 not just where they're headed this fall, but why they've chosen the powerful legacy of HBCUs to shape their futures. From Liliana's chemistry aspirations at Howard University and plans to create inclusive skincare products, to Amari's dreams of wildli...

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36:24

Finding Your HBCU Community While Staying True to...

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

2025/06/25

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 Summer Bridge program to ease transition to college life • Selected Prairie View to balance independence with proximity to her young son • Maintains academic excellence with mostly A's despite additional responsibilities • Serves in Student Government Associa...

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52:09

Reconnecting Roots: A Black History Month Conversation

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

2025/06/25

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 as a DJ and healthcare entrepreneur. From the moment they start reminiscing about their shared past, the conversation flows with genuine warmth and honesty. Ashley's perspective as a Black American living abroad reveals something beautiful: "When it co...

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30:00

Meet Monique Robinson

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

2025/06/24

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Eyesight Revolution: Black Women Optometrists...

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

2025/06/24

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43:13

Meet Constance Beal – A Champion for Education &...

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

2025/06/12

We are honored to welcome Constance Beal as our special guest on the show! Constance is a lifelong educator and advocate who has dedicated her life to shaping young minds and ensuring every child has a voice. 📚 Her Journey in Education Born and educated in the Dayton, Ohio public school system, Constance's passion for learning was sparked at an early age. She earned her B.S. in Education from Central State University (Wilberforce, Ohio) before continuing her studies at Miami Universi...

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24:31

A Talk with a Good Friend

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

2025/06/11

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Tell Your Story: HBCU Testimony

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

2025/06/06

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47:26

“A Better Chance TV with guest Tyshiba Mabrie”

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

2025/06/06

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63:33

🌟 Special Guest Spotlight | A Better Chance TV 🌟Meet...

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

2025/06/05

We are thrilled to welcome an incredible guest to A Better Chance TV — someone whose life has been a powerful testament to service, compassion, and community impact. 📍 Meet Manasseh Thornton Born on November 7, 1975, in Youngstown, Ohio, Manasseh is the proud child of Robert and Gena Thornton and the fourth of five siblings. After graduating from East High School in 1994, he went on to earn a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice from the prestigious Wilberforce University in

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