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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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109:23

We Go Live, Celebrate Students, Play HBCU Trivia, And...

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

2025/12/24

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28:04

We Turned Overwhelm Into A Plan Parents And Students...

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

2025/12/23

Send us a text Deadlines, forms, and surprise fees can make college planning feel like a moving target. We pull back the curtain on a process that actually works, pairing real parent perspective with practical coaching from Dr. Mo to turn chaos into clear next steps. From tuition shock to application strategy, this conversation gets honest about what it takes to fund college, meet deadlines, and keep your sanity while helping your student take the lead. You’ll hear how “follow through” becom...

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55:23

Friendship, Grit, And HBCU Pride

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

2025/12/13

Send us a text What if the people you meet on a fifth-grade playground become the anchor that carries you through college, career, and real life? We sit down with two Detroit best friends whose paths led to Wilberforce University, where “WU-Fam” isn’t a slogan—it’s a safety net. From FAFSA missteps to a turbulent roommate semester, they share how learning to set boundaries, ask for help, and stand on their own turned a friendship into a lifelong support system. Their stories pull you straigh...

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34:11

Green Days And Golden Paths

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

2025/12/07

Send us a text Some stories don’t unfold—they accelerate. From the buzz of Wilberforce’s music halls to the bright lights of 550 Madison Avenue, we trace how a sister’s blueprint, a fearless ask, and the quiet grind of craft turned campus life into a creative career. Our guest, Shava—songwriter, artist, producer, and proud Flint native—opens up about the unique alchemy of HBCU culture: choir discipline that builds stamina, student media that hones voice, and professors who raise the bar until...

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31:47

From Wilberforce To Hollywood: Friendship, Grit, And...

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

2025/11/29

Send us a text Two best friends pick up the thread right where campus left it. We rewind to Wilberforce University—move-in day, the union, freshman choir—and unpack how a demanding director, tight-knit classmates, and steady mentors forged habits that still carry us. The memories are hilarious and human (yes, there was a snowball ambush), but the takeaway is serious: community and standards can change the trajectory of a life. Jami shares how a professional singing career evolved into produc...

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40:18

An Alumni President Shares How HBCU Roots Build...

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

2025/11/29

Send us a text A quiet kid from Philadelphia. A long drive past Ohio cornfields. A campus that didn’t offer luxury, but taught resilience, community, and the kind of confidence that lasts a lifetime. That’s where our conversation with Alumni Association President Dell Woods begins—and it quickly becomes a blueprint for how HBCUs transform potential into leadership. We swap homecoming energy for real talk about what makes Wilberforce work: rigorous professors who sharpen critical thinking, pe...

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38:49

An HBCU Journey That Turns Campus Pride Into...

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

2025/11/19

Send us a text Alumni pride is more than a colorway and a sweatshirt that still fits; it’s a blueprint for lifting the next class higher. We open with real community energy—VIP raffle tickets, an all‑black affair, and an HBCU family night at the Wonder Chamber that doubles as a toy drive—then move into the stories that make those events matter: health wins, campus roots, and the alumni who keep the circle strong. Our guest, a Wilberforce graduate who served on the National Alumni Association...

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53:00

A Comedian-Entrepreneur Shares How Style, Service,...

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

2025/11/17

Send us a text What happens when a sharp-dressed dreamer can’t find clothes that fit—and decides to fix it for everyone? We sit with Rod, the founder of Upsize Fashion and a working comedian, to trace the leap from a Vegas fashion convention to a full-service menswear store at Rolling Oaks Mall. He opens up about starting with big and tall, expanding to small through 5X, and building a true one-stop shop: suits, tuxedos, polos, denim, Stacy Adams shoes, True Religion, and a fedora wall that c...

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36:44

Where Voices Rise, Youth Lead, And Giving Turns Into...

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

2025/11/14

Send us a text A neighborhood can change when one brave yes turns into many. That’s the heartbeat of this conversation as we spotlight local leaders who feed families, mentor girls into confident young women, bring step culture roaring back to San Antonio, and create real publishing opportunities for HBCU student artists. We kick off with Ronald Gordon of WSAN Radio, a community voice rooted in service. When Monique asked for help, Ronald committed to feeding 25 families for Thanksgiving bef...

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22:05

Quiet Campuses, Big Futures: The Power Of HBCU Roots...

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

2025/11/14

Send us a text Doors don’t open by accident—they open because communities decide to turn the handle. We celebrate student achievements, shine a light on HBCU pathways, and share tangible ways to show up, from buying a book that centers Black educational stories to cheering on a local step show that fuels scholarships and joy. Along the way, we welcome a staffing founder who traces her journey from Wilberforce’s quiet hills to building a national recruiting firm, proving how mentorship, rigoro...

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40:18

Wilberforce Pride, Alumni Power

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

2025/10/29

Send us a text One decision on a two-lane road can change a life. Del Woods left Philadelphia for a small HBCU campus in Ohio and discovered a community that turned quiet potential into confident leadership. In this conversation, our National Alumni President shares how a no-excuses business program, a famously tough professor, and a family-style campus culture forged the skills she now uses to lead, build, and serve. We dig into what makes Wilberforce different: intimate classrooms where yo...

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97:42

Wilberforce Alumni Reflect On Legacy, Mentors, And...

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

2025/10/24

Send us a text A tiny campus in Ohio became a launchpad to the world. We brought together four Wilberforce alumni for an energizing, unscripted reunion that celebrates how a small HBCU forged big courage: professors who refused mediocre work, a choir director who taught self-advocacy, and a community that funded buses to the Million Man March. From classrooms to Cairo, they share how confidence, rigor, and family-first culture turned students into leaders, authors, educators, and creators. W...

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72:08

The Unseen Work of Education: Mentors, Mistakes, and...

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

2025/10/14

Send us a text What changes when educators stop whispering their stories and start saying them out loud? We went live to introduce Voices of Education, a new anthology that brings together teachers, advisors, and leaders across K–12 and higher ed to tell the truth about classroom life—mentors who saw more in us, rookie mistakes that taught the real lessons, and the quiet breakthroughs that keep us going. We kick off with gratitude and a clear mission: give educators a platform to be seen and...

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29:59

Fueling HBCUs, Building Futures: Mentorship, Money,...

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

2025/10/03

Send us a text Start with the celebration, stay for the blueprint. We dig into what it actually takes to carry Black and Brown students from middle school affirmation to HBCU graduation—calling out performative mentorship, naming the prison pipeline, and replacing vague “support” with concrete logistics that feed, fund, and finish. Our guest, Tanisha, reveals BELL Academy—Beyond Excellence Ladies Leadership Academy—a nonprofit microschool where girls gain safety, voice, and hard skills: STEAM...

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28:40

Tiny Baton, Big Stage

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

2025/10/01

Send us a text A tiny baton, a big stage, and a six-year-old with fearless focus—meet Aleem, the youngest drum major we’ve ever featured. From the first beat, his joy is contagious. We talk about the rhythm of practice at home, the guidance of a committed coach, and how a supportive parent keeps the fun front and center while building real skills. It’s a story about early talent and steady encouragement, but it’s also a roadmap for how a community turns a spark into a sustainable path. We di...

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18:12

Embracing Change, Owning Purpose: A Playbook for...

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

2025/10/01

Send us a text When change knocks you off balance, do you brace—or build? We sit down with Dr. Monique Robinson to map a clear path from disruption to purpose-driven momentum, tracing how a pandemic pivot became a nonprofit, a TV platform, and books that elevate student voices. The conversation moves from mindset to mechanics, showing how courage, clarity, and community turn an uncomfortable season into a strategy for growth. We unpack purpose as a daily operating system, not a slogan. Dr. R...

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53:37

Empowering Artists: San Antonio's Only Black Art Gallery

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

2025/09/24

Send us a text 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 Art of Four Art Initiative to advocate for Black and minority artists after noticing lack of representation in grant awards • Started with coffee shop meetings with four admired artists before hosting first exhibition in a friend's home • Teach...

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27:42

From Sweet Potato Pies to Shared Spaces: Building The...

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

2025/09/16

Drop Us A Line…. 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 daughter Ella, share how a beloved family recipe transformed into a community-focused business venture. The journey began with Will's grandmother's sweet potato pie recipe, which he adapted to be gluten-free when Shannon was diagnosed...

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64:38

Beyond Academics: The Legacy Scholarship Empowering...

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

2025/09/15

Drop Us A Line…. 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 Florida A&M, Prairie View, Howard, and Spelman. • Anthony H. Brown joins to help present the scholarships and shares news about his book "Inspire Me Moments" • Special guest Pamela Davis emphasizes the importance of educational fo...

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30:30

The Grambling-Prairie View Classic: Where Education...

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

2025/09/03

Drop Us A Line…. 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 happening in San Antonio and beyond to create pathways for young scholars to discover HBCUs. At the heart of their discussion is the formation of the South Texas HBCU Alumni Alliance – a collaborative initiative bringing together graduate...

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