Music is the one universal language everyone can speak – Even without words. It’s the purest form of magic, and its POWER has transcended attitude, mood, apace, and time; Hearing a particular song can bring you back to a specific place and time = Magic! Can you imagine what life would be like without music?
The words song and melody appear in the Bible (combined) between 150 and 200 times, which means Go himself is fascinated with music, more specifically songs. There are all kinds of passages pointing to worship, and there’s not one Church that would dare to start Sunday morning service without the timbrel and dance. We ALL need music, and the spoken word fits nicely inside of it.
What’s magical about the moment we are in is that Christmas’s spirit always seems to rise above what folks are feeling, or at least it looks that way as of Cyber Monday.
“Roughly 186 million shoppers purchased something online or in-store from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, down from 190 million a year ago, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday. Shoppers spent an average of $312, a 14 percent drop from $362 in 2019.2 days ago.”
Abha Bhattaral, Washington Post (Retail Contributor)
Look at the overall consumption of everyday consumers, many of whom are out of work or barely getting by but find ways to shop when they believe there’s a sale or some kind of value proposition. Music, oh yes, the topic of this week’s roundtable segment. So you can make the connection to Music and Magic, I had to help you see numbers you understand. For this example, I will use rap music (we are urban here). Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rap are dominating in the streaming world – Topping every other medium. There’s never been a more profitable time for actual artists in music. For years the BIG money was reserved for writers and music producers, with vocalists glorified worker bees for hire.
“In 2017, Goldman found live music, publishing, and recorded songs made $26 billion, $6 billion, and $30 billion respectively. The firm estimates by 2030 these categories will reach $38 billion for live music, $12.5 billion for publishing; With biggest gains seen in recorded songs at $80 billion.”
Kori Hale, Forbes Magazine (Contributor)
In other words, this chosen visionary in the HOT-Seat is a child prodigy who can play any instrument on a dime without any traditional music lessons or schools. He can hear and identify any sound and repeat it, even with his voice. He is a rare breed who can only turn the gift on when prompted by a higher power. Grab a seat and pull up to the table- This is going to be good.
This Week’s HOT-Seat Chosen Visionary
This week, in the HOT-Seat, we are coming together to be wowed by this week’s chosen visionary, King Raymond Sanders – Child Prodigy, who traveled the world with his famous father and grandfather were both in the music business. Raymond is blessed to have lived this lifestyle throughout his life. Although connected to compelling people, he remains humble and kindly serves whenever and wherever he can.
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And he has toured with Michael Bolton overseas through the City Kids New Haven, CT initiative. Raymond, in short, can and will sing you silly if the spirit hits him just right. A gift, straight from the throne of grace. Although gifts don’t come with repentance, they come with haters and folks that will exploit and misuse; Mr. Snders has these memories too, and his story is one of overcoming many obstacles while clinging to the music, which always leads him back to the magic.
Notable Accomplishments
Award: City of New Haven Healthy Start Program
Award: Fatherhood Initiative (City of New Haven)
Michael Bolton Protege’
Public School Music Teacher (Middle School Al Mamata)
Real Estate Investment – OR – Small Home-Based Business
Visiting with your parents at least once per week
What’s More?
King Raymond Sanders spends all of his time making folks smile, we could learn so much from this conversation. He lives in New Haven and is available through the Speaker’s Bureau at Urban Academics.
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Welcome back, Scholars! Can you believe we’ve made it through to the end of the year that wasn’t? Twenty-twenty (2020) will be in the wind in a few weeks, but that won’t stop colleges and universities from wanting their tuition when January rolls around. Every month, I create a list of what I believe are excellent opportunities for FREE CASH FOR COLLEGE.
By now, you should know that I DO NOT include scholarships less than $2.500, and only when necessary, like when the scholarship is so easy, no essay or they are giving the money away to anyone who has the wherewithal to apply (submit materials) – No Failure!
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In this article, you will find Ten Scholarship Opportunities, 3 Books To Read, 3 Things To Do, 3 Bonus Opportunities, and Meantime Money Makers you might find interesting.
1. National Honor Sociery Scholarship ($7,000) – Due December 7, 2020
NHS is the oldest and best-known student recognition program. For nearly 100 years, NHS members have been making a difference in their schools and communities through their scholarship, service, leadership, and character. High school seniors who are National Honor Society (NHS) members in good standing of an affiliated NHS chapter are eligible to apply for the scholarship. There are no limits to the number of applications per chapter. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
2. Denny’s Hungry For Education Scholarship ($3,000) – Due December 11, 2020
Denny’s partners with leading non-profit minority advocacy organizations to launch anti-hunger programs across the United States. The Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarships are awarded to deserving high school and college students for their ideas to help Denny’s fight childhood hunger. Please note that there are a number of organizations that participate, so make sure you give yourself time to explore!
Applicants must be:
Enrolled in an accredited high school or college in the United States or Puerto Rico
Citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Puerto Rico
Use the funds for education, such as tuition and related fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses
Possess a minimum 2.5 GPA (high school and college). NOTE: Each partner organization may have additional requirements; however, GPA level varies
Provide a 300-word essay (high school) or 500-word essay (college) on how Denny’s can bring their communities together
Meet GPA level and other requirements set by each partner organization
Note: Students can apply for multiple scholarships each year, but the essay must be different for each scholarship application.
Contact: Denny’s, Inc., 203 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29319, 1-800-733-6697
3. Burger King Scholars ($1,000 – $50,000) – Due December 15, 2020
Burger King is one of the most iconic fast food chains in the world. One of the ways that the company gives back is through Burger King scholarships. The Burger King Scholars program was created in memory of Burger King co-founder James “Jim” W. McLamore in 2000. This program was created to support students from the United States and Canada who are seeking higher education at a four year college or university. Keep reading to learn more about how you can apply for this great scholarship opportunity!
Academic achievements
Participation in school and community activities
Length of employment (enrichment awards only)
Work experience (James W. McLamore “WHOPPER” Scholarship only)
Financial information (James W. McLamore “WHOPPER” Scholarship only)
Eligibility: High school seniors or college students who are leaders in community service, athletics, or another extracurricular activity.
Amount: Up to $50,000
Deadline: December 15, 2020
Criteria
Be a citizen of the United States or Canada
Have graduated from high school within the last three years
Students who are applying as a full-time freshman to a four-year accredited, college or university that is located in the United States
Cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3
Minimum ACT Composite score of 25 or a minimum combined SAT score of 1220
Demonstrate an active leadership role in community service, athletics, and/or similar co-curricular activity
4. Foreclosure Dot Com Scholarship ($2,500) – Due December 15, 2020
Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program at a Glance
Foreclosure.com continues to break new ground by offering a nationwide scholarship program. Currently enrolled college students (graduate students, law students, and/or high school seniors are NOT eligible) are invited to apply by submitting an essay. Freshmen entering Fall 2020 are eligible once they have received a student ID number. Plagiarism is strictly forbidden. Essays that are not the original work of the entrant will be immediately discarded and eliminated from consideration.
As a college student or recent graduate that may not qualify for a conventional home purchase, how would you leverage the “Rent to Own” (lease option) opportunity to achieve home ownership?
Please detail the process you would go through, referencing factors such as credit score, down payment, home searches, price range, and the planning and negotiating of the Rent to Own agreement, as well as exercising the final purchase or opting out of the sale.
5. P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship ($12,500) – Due December 15, 2020
Established in 1949, the International Peace Scholarship Fund believes that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding. The P.E.O (Philanthropic Educational Organization) funds the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. To learn more about the P.E.O., click here. Their motto is “Women helping women reach for the stars,” which pretty much tells you what the good people in the P.E.O. strive for!
Who is eligible to apply for the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship?
An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study and working toward a graduate degree in an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada
A student who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada is not eligible
Scholarships are not for online courses, research, internships or for practical training if not combined with coursework
Applicants must have a full year of coursework remaining, be enrolled and in residence for the entire school year
Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants.
International students attending Cottey College are eligible to apply for a scholarship
How much are these scholarships worth?
The maximum amount awarded for the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship is $12,500.
When are the scholarship applications due?
The last day to submit eligibility forms is December 15, 2020. Applications for students already enrolled in school are due March 1. Those not yet enrolled are due April 1. Please click here for a handy calendar of due dates since those dates vary depending on whether students are enrolled in graduate school yet.
6. Robert Derby Scholarship ($2,500) – Due December 15, 2020
With a commitment to higher education, the staff at Robert J. DeBry & Associates have decided to offer an ongoing scholarship to help alleviate the rising costs of education. For the Spring 2021 semester, we have narrowed the scholarship to Utah based Institutions. If you are attending a Utah college and are from out of state, please feel free to apply.
Scholarship Application:
Write a 350-500 word essay about one of the following topics:
Car accidents caused by distracted driving from smartphones, navigation, etc.
Car accidents related to drowsy driving
Motorcycle accidents related to distracted drivers or limited visibility
Workplace accidents and what can be done to avoid them and improve safety
Defective drug injuries, why they happen, and what can be done to avoid them
The dangers cyclists face on the roadways and how drivers can improve awareness
Wrongful deaths related to firearms
How drivers can help avoid accidents with pedestrians and what pedestrians can do to be safe
Accidents caused by driving under the influence, how we can teach young adults to avoid them
How can we improve our roadways to make them safer and reduce accidents?
Crosswalk safety for pedestrians, especially children, and how to avoid accidents
7. Be Bold No Essay Contest ($10,000) – Due December 31, 2020
Mission
Their mission is to eliminate student debt. The student debt crisis is handicapping our next generation, making students far less likely to pursue dream careers, own homes, or start businesses. Bold.org enables anyone and any company to create a customized scholarship, fellowship, or grant, in minutes. Your story is unique. Your philanthropy should be too.
8. Simplr Artificial Intelligence Scholarship ($7,500) – Due December 31, 2020
In order to apply, please write a 1000-2000 word essay on one of the following topics. Make sure to include why you chose your field of study and how it applies to these future technologies.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain technology – Select the field you’re most passionate about and explore a specific role you think this technology will play in our future, and how this will effect positive change. Describe the key technological aspects as well as the human element that will likely be involved.
or
Commercial AI-generated music and AI-created inventions, for example, are not far off but they will forever change traditional intellectual property concepts. Explore the challenges in attributing and incentivizing the creation of new knowledge when the lines between human/machine creation and open/proprietary data are blurred. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates willingness and ability to be a candidate for success in the tech industry. Please note relevant hobbies, projects or extracurricular activities as they will be considered.
9. Tallo’s Scholarship Sweepstakes ($15,000) – Sue December 31, 2020
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10. The Nora Excellence In Art Activism Scholarship – Due December 31, 2020
The #NoRA Excellence in Art Activism Scholarship is a one-time $5,000 scholarship awarded to a graduating High School Senior or a student currently enrolled in a baccalaureate program who uses art to engage in gun violence prevention. Students must present a portfolio of art, music, writing, or other artistic endeavor and a detailed explanation of how it is used to enact social change around gun violence prevention.
Complete the form below including a digital link to your portfolio. Your portfolio should include at least 3 but no more than 10 works of visual art, poetry, short writing, songs, or films. For longer form written work, please include a 20-page portfolio or book excerpt. For longer-form musical or film compositions, please include a 20-minute excerpt.
In addition, please complete the form below and email a copy of your high school transcript, two (2) letters of recommendation, and your most current college transcript (if a current college student) by the application deadline.
Must be a doctoral student in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico pursuing advanced training and research in the field of water supply and treatment.
Four research scholarships for graduate students, offering a range of awards for students with strong research plans. The Abel Wolman Fellowship awards $30,000 for an outstanding doctoral student which is renewable for a second year. The LARS Aquatic scholarships award $5,000 to a Master’s student and $7,000 to a Doctoral candidate. The Philip C. Singer scholarship awards $3,000 to an outstanding graduate student.
These scholarships are for students pursuing Masters or Doctoral degrees at an institution of higher education located in the U.S., Canada, Guam, Mexico, or Puerto Rico. Please click the Applicant Instructions link below for more information about each scholarship. If you have questions, contact Kathleen at scholarships@awwa.org.
Scholarships Due in February 2021
GE Reagan Scholarship ($10,000) – Due February, 2021
Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.
Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support.
Contact: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, 40 Presidential Drive, Semi, California and 850 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC, https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/ge-reagan/
Whether it’s your first winning painting in your school’s art contest ($5 prize), or a genius science and technology kid-wizard, those with the “juice” are highly sought after and paid lots of money for their gifts and talents. Today, creativity is at an ALL time high, especially where technology is concerned. App developers are selling text in the billions every day – Building niche sites and when they get to a certain amount of subscribers and revenue, they sell on different marketplaces.
This week’s Chosen Visionary is no different – He has done work (big and small) for almost everyone, knows how to sell his God-given gifts & talents, and he’s not getting tired. Join the call Thursdays at 9:30 pm)EST), and don’t forget to tell your family, followers, and friends. This episode of the Weekly Roundtable is going to be good.
One thing is for sure, there is a contest for creative juice on every corner, and winners often set the stage for the most beautiful creations the human eyes have seen. Imagine the Black Panther movie starring the late Chadwick Boseman – That movie was incredible to the eye much faster than the location, plot, and theme. Do you have “Creative Juice?” If so, let us know in the comments section below. You could get a collaboration request from Urban Academics?
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Who’s in the “HOT-Seat”
Chosen Visionary Number Thirty (30) is Edmund “BWak” Comfort, a New Haven native and President/CEO of B8Wak Productions for almost twenty years. He feels responsible for nurturing up-and-coming graphic designers and visual artists from all over New Haven, CT, and beyond. He uses visual arts techniques to express himself through Carpentry, Custom Airbrushing, Photography, and Set Design. Mr. Comfort’s impressive career includes Cornerstone Theater (Hollywood CA). He has created over 30 Sets at the Harlem School of the Arts (NYC), Long Wharf Theater (New Haven), Yale Repertory Theater (New Haven), and local events. BWak has some stage plays too that he has written, directed, and produced.
When you’ve got the “juice,” the creative kind, the fix for creativity is not without but rather within. There’s a big difference between the terms “corporate America” and “starving artists.” and for a good reason. They are exact opposites; no matter how intelligent one might be, the “juice” will eventually take over. Imagine the music industry without a young Michael Jackson, Prince, Usher, and many others, who started very young – They never had a choice. It chose them instead of the other way around. The same is true for athletes, entertainers, political figures, and the like – If you’ve got the “juice,” it’s NOT because of the money – You were born with it.
B*Wak uses his entrepreneurial training and experiences to uplift himself, family, friends and his community through collaborations that have included The Universal Zulu Nation, Yale Peabody Museum, International Festival of Arts & Ideas, Greater New Haven Community Foundation, Office of Cultural Affairs, Empower New Haven New Haven Housing Authority, Faith based organizations, a host of local community organizations, and the Arts Council of Greater New Haven.
Edmund “B*Wak” Comfort is also the recipient of numerous certificates and awards, which includes the 2002 Arts Council’s “Redefining Arts Award”, where over 50 artists were nominated.
Artistic Director, PIMOSH Intensive Arts Education & Technology (2005-2007, and 2014-2018)
Associates Degree (Business & Applied Sciences
Award: Advancing Youth Development – Youth Development Training & Resource Center
Award: Arts Education Award (City of New Haven)
Award: New Haven Cultural Experience Tour (City of New Haven)
Award: School and Community Rites of Passage – State of Connecticut Assets Network
Middle School Art Teacher (Roberto Clemente Middle School)
Professionally Trained Set Designer
What’s More?
B*Wak loves to serve his community, family, and friends with his best, exhausting himself to make sure every gesture, product, and service is just right – Meticulous as ever! it is no surprise that he continues to share his experiences throughout his exciting career with every child he meets.
The Urban Academics Roundtable is your weekly dose of shareable content around Academics & Education. Each week, the goal is to educate, encourage, inform, inspire, lead, motivate, share, teach black, brown, and poor folks worldwide.
Who should attend? Administrators, Educators, Child Advocates, Entrepreneurs, Mental Health Professionals, Parents, Students, Upward Mobile Professionals, School Systems Interested in Change, Teachers, and any People Involved in Motivating Our Students Higher (PIMOSH) Affiliates.
Thank you for being here. Suppose someone has invited you to have a seat here at the RoundTable, especially for a reservation for the “HOT-Seat” you are honored among peers and considered a thought leader in your work. Your accolades speak for themselves – Welcome aboard!
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Sometimes the one thing (fear) we think has absolute right holding us back becomes the very reason to buckle up getting more accomplished than you ever thought possible. Life sometimes can be difficult, presenting obstacles and road-blocks to success. These times may leave us feeling depressed, sad, seemingly unable to move forward; however, if you could imagine yourself making a clear decision to move forward, regardless of risk or sacrifice. You could gain momentum and never look back – Many others have done it. Why not you? This wee’s chosen visionary has proven to her children, community, family, and self how fear can inside out bouncing on its ugly head.
Here’s the story of a pillar in the black, brown, poor, and other folks living in the inner-city urban community who tricked fear, climbed out of a poverty-stricken environment, and continues to rise to the height of a promising career serving the same community she was once a part. Lots of people know the glory, but few know the real story. Read on, and be inspired.
Born Dinah Orissa Milton in Folkston, Georgia, one of 13 children. She moved to New Haven, Connecticut, with her mother and siblings in 1977. Dinah attended New Haven Public Schools, graduating from Richard C. Lee High School in 1985. She was elected senior class president, graduated number seven in her class, and received numerous college scholarships. These accomplishments were significant in Dinah’s life because, while a sophomore in high school, at the tender age of 16, she gave birth to her daughter, Tashana. Some predicted Dinah would not finish high school, would not go to college, and that she and her daughter would end up as welfare statistics.
Young but never ignorant of the power and purpose of a dream, Dinah pushed forward against the odds, striving to do her part to be a good mother, get off welfare and build a successful life for herself and Tashana. It was not easy for either of them, but they endured by the prayers and support of family, the Church, and others who gave words of encouragement and financial assistance.
Elder, Dinah Kinney, Esquire
Lady Dinah is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies. While attending Southern, she raised Tashana and worked full time, taking evening and weekend courses. With God’s help, Dinah was allowed to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer. She was accepted into the part-time evening division program at the University of Connecticut School of Law, graduating in 2000. While attending law school, she juggled the responsibility of being a single parent, working full time, and serving as a Sunday School Teacher and youth leader in her Church, Mount Hope Temple United Holy Church of America (New Haven).
Longing to be a committed and genuine woman of God, at the age of 25, Dinah accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and then married the man of her dreams, Robert W. Kinney, Sr. In 2003, she answered the call into the ministry. Today, she serves as First Lady and an Associate Pastor of her Church.
In addition, The United States District Court currently employs her for the District of Connecticut as the Chief Deputy Clerk of Court. She has held numerous other distinguished positions, including Law Clerk to the Judges of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Newport News, Virginia; Judicial Assistant to Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez; Administrative Services Manager of the 1995 Special Olympics World Games Organizing Committee; Assistant to the Chief of Staff to Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.; and Executive Assistant to the United States Attorney of the District of Connecticut.
Dinah finds her greatest joy as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Together she and Robert has three children, four grandchildren, and they reside together in Hamden, CT. Elder Dinah has extraordinary compassion for young women, especially those considered at risk, and she thinks it a privilege to share her story with them. Above everything, Dinah considers it a privilege to proclaim the Good News that Jesus Saves! She claims this excellent message through community service, preaching, teaching, and the gift of playwriting.
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The coveted “HOT-Seat” is reserved for forward-thinking folks who have resources and tools readily available to discuss issues in our communities needing change now, one family/person/topic at a time. We need solutions, not more problems, for today’s questions. These conversations are necessary and RAW, often too “HOT” to stop. You can recommend someone, a colleague, or other professional –Contact Patrina S Reddick by Clicking HERE.
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How does one become a consultant to Republics in other countries? What is an economist or systems engineering? How about financial cooperative opportunities? What? The What? What an how? So many questions, so little time. This week at Urban Academics, we are hosting a Reservation for the HOT-Seat as usual, but I’m sure we’ve never had this kind of conversation to date? This reservation is for someone who understands money! How it moves, operates, and works in the real world.
This topic is timely due to covid wiping out the bank on almost everyone. Most of us, primarily black, brown, and poor folks, only know two things: (1) Work and have money in your pockets; and (2) Buy what you want with what’s left after your bills – In that order. I wouldn’t miss this LIVE event if I were you – Sometimes it gets so HOT we can’t stop.
This week, in the HOT-Seat, we are coming to a beginner’s class on money, presented from the HOT-Seat by a KING worthy of his crown, so pull up a seat and bring a BIG BIB to catch your crumbs. This one’s going to be good.
Three (3) Books You Should Read
Books are bubbles of niche-targeted content containing information and stories you find inside. Reading books can take you across the world, back in an hour, and in the meantime, experience unheard of hospitality and exquisite cuisine. No matter how they come to fruition (church outing, group-home, school field trip, etc.), these types of experiences have the power sometimes to change the trajectory of what you thought was forever if you allow it?
Words are those strings that turn what would be an ordinary sentence into something spectacular. When crafted just right, content (words) can kick-start your whole life all over again regardless of how you feel or what’s going on. You will begin to go on and on again, finding daily encouragement to keep it moving. If you are a writer, there is a place for you in heaven because there would be none without the ready writing holding the pen/pencil in today’s marketplace. Either way, the brain needs exercise too. Enjoy!
This chosen visionary is KING Malcolm O. Ashley, currently serving as an economic development consultant to the Republic of Liberia, through the Office of the Honorable Cynthia L. Blanford, Consul General for the State of Georgia for the Republic of Liberia; and Economic development consultant to the Office of the Prime Minister, Republic of Cabo Verde. He is a consultant to Gladden Foods, a national minority food distributor. Mr. Ashley is also instrumental in building cooperative financial opportunities in GA and CT. In The HOT Seat, Thursdays at 9:30 PM (EDT)
Mr. Ashley is the former co-chair of the Environmental Concerns Coalition (ECC) of Milford, Connecticut with impressive credentials. He’s an economist and systems engineer trained at Yale University (B.A. Economics / Political Science ’81) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (M.Sc Economics ’94) with over 25 years of applied expertise in facilitating sustainable and strategic regional, local, economic development, through research, development planning, business development, and recruitment.
He holds the distinction of becoming the first African American accepted for graduate study at the School of Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology, focusing on Systems Engineering in 1990. His professional specialties include the development of sustainable systems for Aquaculture & Aquaponics production; application of sustainable Energy Systems (Geothermal and Co-Generation) for business production and housing; Intermodal Hub Development for Vertiflight and Rail (Maglev and Electric) systems; Technology Incubators; Data Envelopment Analysis; Input-Output (REMI) models and Econometric Forecasting (ARIMA).
Award – Distinguished service award for board membership, from Youth Continuum, Inc.
First African American accepted for graduate study at the School of Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology, with a focus on Systems Engineering in 1990
First Director of Development of the Cooperative Development Institute, the Northeast Center of Excellence for Cooperative Development (1998)
Founding Member of the Connecticut Energy Cooperative
Highest rated presenter for the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE), National Conference, held in Atlanta, Georgia, March 31 – April 2, 2011
Member – Phelps Trust Association, the
Member – Yale Daily News Foundation
Member – Yale Men’s Crew Association
Member – Yale Men’s Lacrosse Association, and the Federation of Southern Land Cooperatives
Past co-chair of the Environmental Concerns Coalition (ECC) of Milford, Connecticut
Served as host to Cabo Verde Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Jose Brito, and First Lady of the Republic of Cabo Verde, Ms. Adeline Pires
Real Estate Investment – OR – Small Home-Based Business
Visiting with your parents at least once per week
What’s More?
Yes! There’s more. KING Malcolm has even more internationaleconomic development projects, which include but are not limited to: country-level planning for water, sanitation, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Water/Sanitation Country (WAT-SAN) Grant, Republic of Ghana 2009; USAID American Educators for Africa Country Grant for the Republic of Ghana (2008); Kingdom of Lesotho, South Africa, Office of Economic Development – bottled water production; and “Georgia First for Liberia” State of Georgia agribusiness export plan for the Republic of Liberia and the 16 nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Malcolm lives in New Haven, Ct, and in his spare time, KING Malcolm enjoys playing chess, racing go-carts, shooting at the range and watching good movies.
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The Urban Academics Roundtable convenes discussions on various subjects and topics around academics and education and issues affecting each one today. It’s intellectual talk with Q & A around black, brown, and poor folks living the inner-city urban experience – For Your Business, Home, and School.
The coveted “HOT-Seat,” is reserved for forward-thinking folks who have resources and tools readily available to discuss issues in our communities needing change now, one family/person/topic at a time. We need solutions, not more problems, for today’s questions. These conversations are necessary and RAW, often too “HOT” to stop. You can recommend someone, a colleague, or other professional –Contact Patrina S Reddick by Clicking HERE.
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Hello there, and welcome back scholarship seekers! Today is a great day to roll up your sleeves and start digging your teeth into some FREE Cash for College. You are going to college or you wouldn’t be here, correct? Well, in this post, I will introduce 10 scholarships coming up – But, if you have your Checklist Handy, I’m sure you’re ready and have all the pieces together properly? If not I will be posting a FREE Money Checklist soon, I promise. Meanwhile, we’ve got great line=up for the month of November.
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Inside this post, you’ll find information about 10-scholarships that were handpicked to make sure there are variety and BIG AMOUNTS of Money for your college expenses, which are going up even if you are a remote learner. Prayerfully whoever becomes president will spend more time figuring some of this out. But for now, here’s what we’ve got for you:
10-Scholarships. Due is November (NOW)!
Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship ($10,000), DUE November 6, 2020
Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholarship ($250,000), Applications DUE November 12, 2020
The Anne Ford Scholarship ($10,000), Applications DUE November 12, 2020
Create Real Impact Contest ($10,000), Applications DUE November 12, 2020
Creative Black Womxn to Watch ($5,000), Applications DUE November 13, 2020
Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship ($10,000), Applications DUE November 14, 2020
Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream Award ($16,000), Applications Due November 15, 2020
Michigan American Legion High School Oratorical Contest ($20,000), Applications DUE November 20, 2020
Panther Preferred ($18,000), Greenville University Scholarship Blessings, Applications DUE November 26, 2020
Walgreens Expressions Challenge ($2,000), for Chicago or St. Louis Residents ONLY. Applications DUE November 30, 2020
8. Michigan American Legion High School Oratorical Contest ($20,000), Applications DUE November 20, 2020
The American Legion Oratorical contests can be financially as well as educationally rewarding. High School students who are U. S. citizens or lawful residents can hone their speaking skills while learning about the U.S. Constitution. Department level scholarship awards range from $800 to $1500, with Zone runner-ups receiving $200. At the National level, they range from $15,000 to $20,000.
9. Panther Preferred ($18,000), Greenville University Scholarship Blessings, Applications DUE November 26, 2020
Greenville University is accepting 100 Panther Scholars. This application is designed to help students with exceptional character succeed at Greenville University. Once you have been accepted into Greenville University, you will be prompted by an admissions counselor to fill out our Panther Preferred application. The deadline to submit the Panther Preferred application is November 26th, and you can expect to hear about the decision by December 25th. Panther Preferred recipients receive one of the highest scholarships GU offers. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years. There is no GPA requirement and no test score requirement.
10. Walgreens Expressions Challenge ($2,000), for Chicago or St. Louis Residents ONLY. Applications DUE November 30, 2020
Are you currently a high school teen in the Chicago or St. Louis area? Do you have an opinion about Sexting, Self-Esteem, Bullying, Teen Pregnancy, STD prevention, Abstinence, or Sexual Responsibility Awareness or maybe something else? Have you ever talked about these issues with your friends? What are your thoughts on these topics? How would you creatively express your perspective to educate your friends and other teens on these key concerns some teens may face, and generate awareness? You can enter the contest through any of the following categories: creative writing, visual arts, or media arts. For more information or to apply
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Visual Arts Fellowship ($6,000), Applications DUE November 6, 2020
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship Program is a vital source of funding for the visual arts and art history in Virginia. VMFA is committed to supporting professional artists as well as art and art history students who demonstrate exceptional creative ability in their chosen discipline. Student applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently legal residents of Virginia or have been paying in-state tuition to an accredited Virginia college, university of school of the arts that they attend as full-time students. College-bound high school seniors, current undergraduate students, or 1st and 2nd-year graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Inclusion in Action Scholarship & Internship ($25,000), Application DUE November 30, 2020
The Serta Simmons Bedding Inclusion In Action Scholarship is a minority scholarship awarded to Black/African American students who are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to identifying ways to implement positive change throughout their career.
At SSB, we value diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all aspects of our business. The SSB Inclusion in Action Scholarship was developed to support the growth and development of future business leaders who will help advance diversity and inclusion in their own careers and communities.
The SSB scholarship will provide both financial assistance and business experience to qualified Black/African American undergraduate students in the Atlanta and Phoenix areas.
SSB will select two recipients to receive $25,000 each toward their undergraduate program tuition. Additionally, the two (2) recipients will be offered a summer internship with our team in either our Phoenix or Atlanta offices. Scholarship winners must be available to participate in a 10-week summer internship.
The SSB team will choose 20 first-round winners who will advance to a second-round interview panel. Two (2) final winners will be chosen based on the criteria noted below, their response to the application prompt, and their panel interview.
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be enrolled as a full-time or part-time as an undergraduate citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada. The applicant must be Black/African American and should have a strong desire to be a business leader. Must be a sophomore or junior undergraduate enrolled in select colleges/universities in Atlanta and Phoenix areas.
1. Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship ($10,000), DUE November 6, 2020
The Good Tidings Foundation is a non-profit, 501-c-3 children’s charity that encourages and supports the growth of marginalized children in the Bay Area by creating environments for athletics, artistic activities, education, and wonder. Applicants must be a low-income high school senior residing in one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Yolo. Applicants must agree to volunteer 1 shift at Good Tidings’ annual Toy Giveaway Program in December.
2. Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholarship ($250,000), Applications DUE November 12, 2020
Scholarship Description
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists. Annually, over 1,800 high school seniors from around the country accept the challenge of conducting independent science, math, or engineering research and completing an entry for the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The competition recognizes 300 student scholars and their schools each year and invites 40 student finalists to Washington, D.C. to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, and meet with notable scientists and government leaders. Applicants must be students who are enrolled and attending their senior year of high school in the U.S. or territories or are a U.S. citizen studying abroad.
Contact, Scholarship Committee, 1719 N Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036
3. The Anne Ford Scholarship ($10,000), Applications DUE November 12, 2020
The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; a US citizen; submit current financial information and provide the most current documentation of an identified learning disability and/or ADHD.
Contact Scholarship Committee: 1 Thomas Circle NW #700, Washington, DC, DC 20005
4. Create Real Impact Contest ($10,000), Applications DUE November 12, 2020
Scholarship Description
Time to get creative and speak out about the #1 killer of young people! Create Real Impact Contest calls on students, ages 14 – 22, enrolled in accredited high schools, trade schools, colleges, or universities, to showcase their solutions and strategies to stop the #1 killer of young people – reckless and distracted driving. Students submit one entry into one of the four categories: creative writing, video, graphic design, or music. There is also an additional category: The Spanish Language Award. We have individual grand-prize winners in each category and four prizes that go to the entrants with the most online votes.
5. Creative Black Womxn to Watch ($5,000), Applications DUE November 13, 2020
The WONGDOODY Creative Scholarship works to bolster underrepresented groups in our industry in order to create a more diverse and inclusive future. As part of our updated equity and inclusion plan and to further this mission of amplifying underrepresented groups in the Creative industry, we’ve decided that the Winter session of the scholarship will go to a Black student pursuing a career in the field. The WONGDOODY Creative Black Womxn to Watch Scholarship accepts all Black Womxn — this includes cis-gender, transgender, non-binary, queer, genderqueer, genderfluid, and in-transition. The applicant must identify as a Black female or Womxn, be a currently enrolled student at a college in the United States and have completed at least their sophomore year of undergraduate studies or their first year of portfolio or graduate school and maintain satisfactory academic progress as determined by their school, as well as be pursuing a creative-focused role in experience design, marketing or advertising including but not limited to experience designers, strategists, and content creators.
Contact, Scholarship Committee, 1011 Western Ave Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104, madelynn.esteb@wongdoody.com, Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship ($10,000), DUE November 14, 2020
6. Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship ($10,000), Applications DUE November 14, 2020
The Dr. Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship will provide financial assistance for students at UNCF institutions to learn at an established university with the continent of Africa. Eligible applicants must be African-American, have a 3.0 GPA, be a legal US resident, and be either a sophomore, junior, or masters-level student.
7. Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream Award ($16,000), Applications Due November 15, 2020
The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards (formerly known as the Women’s Opportunity Awards) assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. Applicants must be enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program, and not yet have a graduate degree.
Scholarships are generous. If you get enough of them, it keeps the student loans from piling up and contributes to your seeing more of your initial earnings, reduced due to loan payment starting only six-weeks after you graduate from college. That sucks – Why won’t politicians change that with their wins? Maybe because they don’t have student loans, only poor folks need loans for college. The problem is, getting scholarships is a process – Most don’t approve in 24-48 hours. If you need money NOW, scholarships, no matter how easy they are to get, don’t fund NOW! Therefore, I always try to share different ways you can make money in the meantime, while you’re still in school. Many of these opportunities are great! Take a look, give one or two a try, and then get back to me (Ms. Patrina), letting me know you’ve found success or if you have questions.
Quick Christmas Money Makers (2020):
Affiliate Marketing is the fastest way to “see” money in the bank by recommending items to your family and friends for folks like Amazon, SmartPhone Apps, Walmart, etc.
Be-A-Tutor-Mentor – Children everywhere are struggling which is NOT good for any home. Imagine you being the super-hero not only for the struggling student academically but also for their entire family.
BUY STOCKS! Seriously, I’m sure you spend more money on nothing than it cost to buy stock in something you love and already use every day. There are several ways to get involved in Stock Trading, but it’s worth the learning curve and the money you will earn, save, and have on hand for your retirement.
The loss of anything can be quite painful, and depending on how meaningful the absence of the loss is, it will determine how you can cope or not so much. Many therapeutic-related books and programs have been written around topics associated with the idea of death, dying. And the overall concept of loss and how to recover from it. These books and manuscripts touch on the basics around different kinds of losses and how you should determine to get past it (loss) and move on. But what about a limb? Limbs are a little bit different from losing a car in an accident or a job you never liked in the first place. Even the strongest of a parent is fearful of certain words associated with their children.
We all have differences, some seen while others are not as obvious. But limb differences are noticeable, almost like skin color, except you can hide the fact of missing limbs with prosthetics and new technology so advanced that no one would ever know that you or a family member is an amputee. Today’s medical advances are fantastic and mind-blowing at the same time. The hard part is accepting the diagnosis and setting your heart and mind for the journey ahead. The specific and easy part is continuing to shine your loving light on your beautiful child, assuring him or her that you will be there every step of the way, as you are around for this very purpose.
Paisley, a 3-year-old little girl, was born with a rare medical condition only found in 1 and 1 million births. This condition affected her lower limbs, and she is clinically diagnosed with the most severe form of Tibial Hemimelia. Paisley’s lower legs and feet were amputated in 2019 to maximize her quality of life and ability to run, jump, and play. Some folks opt for only partial amputations, and in some cases, that may make more sense as you discuss options with your primary care doctor or chosen specialist. If you’ve got questions, get on the call, getting them addressed now. You are welcome here, and the table is all set.
Paisley and her medical condition has had and continues to have a significant impact on Paige’s outlook on life and work-life-home balance. It (a rare illness) has also opened new doors for presentations and speaking opportunities for the veteran marine corps officer. Paige is now an advocate for limb differences awareness and promotes events, fundraisers, and education through her family’s journey as an amputee family.
Paige Thomas-Minor, Active Duty, U. S. Marine Corps Officer. Hails from a small city, Coatesville, PA with a career spanning 20 plus years of worldwide travel, combat, and humanitarian deployments. Paige resides in Northern Virginia with her two children, one of which has special needs.
Little Paisley is shown here with her prosthetic legs and is the happiest and smartest little lady around.
Paige and Pasley Minor, Advocates for Limb Differences Awareness and Education in the “HOT-Seat” at Urban Academics Thursday at 9:30 PM (EDT): DIAL: 605.472.5272 | Pin#: 836692
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Active Duty, U. S. Marine Corps Officer
Advocacy – Limb Differences Awareness and Education
Humanitarian Deployments
Public Speaker & Humanitarian
Special Needs Parent of two
Twenty-Year US Veteran
Worldwide Travel Combat
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Paige enjoys curling up to a good book and spends most of her time reading to her children or some other quality interaction with them. She is highly disciplined and must adhere to a strict schedule to get it all done, but she does not complain, and excuses are not accepted.
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The Gen.G Foundation’s mission is to develop talented young gamers who can lead the industry’s next generation. We envision a community that promotes inclusion and diversity while encouraging academic excellence. Known as the “Gen 10”, the 10 scholarship recipients will strengthen the diversity and representation that gaming needs to reach its full potential.
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Scholarship Cont …
It’s a great opportunity and their investment alone (One Million Dollars) spread across ten (10) chosen students. The application is straightforward and pretty easy to follow. As always, if you have questions, please use the space below and I will get back to you.
This ($10,000.000) = Writing Three (3) Essays – $3,333 FREE Cash for Each!
The General G Gamer Scholarship is requesting three essays (500 word max) for each. All three are general and so not require much effort. However, I would recommend that you DO NOT use their portal to write your responses. Instead, use your own text writing software (MS Word or Pages for Apple) to create your documents, and then upload them when you are ready for launch.
Remember, every time you make updates they retain every original. Therefore, please edit, re-edit and send out for editing to find hidden mistakes (they are potentially everywhere).
Need Help With Essay Writing? Even if you think you don’t you probably do lol. What’s the harm in doing a little research to guarantee you stand OUT amongst the pack of hungry wolves. The General G Scholarship opportunity is looking for ten (10) extraordinary young people, those who are over-achievers on purpose. These kinds of opportunities are reserved for the “choen,” but that is an ego word and a relative term, so you do the math, or NOT!
the General G Scholarship is accepting online (over the internet) applications
the General G Scholarship requires three essays, no more than 500 each – You can do it!
the General G Scholarship requires only one “proof of enrollment” document(s), which is a running PDF of all requested forms, i.e.: transcripts, a letter confirming dates of matriculating as a full-time student, proof that you have accepted an offer to a college or university in the fall. No excuses – get her done!
the General G Scholarship will accept your transcript via upload AND it does not count against any PDF you submit. Check it out here.
the General G Scholarship will allow you to upload an optional video – You should really do this. Why?
First of all, the video is optional, which obviously separates the do’s from the do not lol. You know what I mean – Take 5-minutes or 15 to create something unique and specific about you that will no doubt separate you from other applicants who will not go the extra mile. We need people who will do what it takes to get the job done, and in turn, the rewards are great. That may be old-school but it’s tried and true. Apply NOW.
Who Should Apply?
YOU! If you’re on a track towards game development, here’s your shot! General G Scholarship is awarding Ten Thousand US Dollars to successful students here. Not only that, but an opportunity like this one can change your life and that of your immediate family too. Give it a try, especially if you feel it in your gut? I believe in you – Now, go and believe in yourself.
How to Apply
Please remember – You only get to submit an application anywhere once (electronically). Even if you go back and make revisions, they still have ALL your edits and editions. Do yourself a favor, especially if you want to make a career out of gaming in technology.
Students who have found success in science, technology, engineering, and math should consider this opportunity. Remember, a complete – Submit Your APPLiCATION Here:
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Hello and thank you for stopping by today for Walt Disney’s Imagineering Competition and Team Scholarship Give-Away. It sounds like a dream come true for any students passionate about electronics, engineering, and/or technology. I’ve outlined some of the rules below, and if you’re interested or know others who might be, use the share button – share the LOVE with your friends. This competition has an Application DEADLINE on October 11, 2020. Here you will submit information about your team and what you wish to accomplish. Your Project Submission is DUE on November 7, 2020.
Listen! If you are a natural at building things and like technology – A natural at it out in the community, home, and school, please make a brave attempt at something like this. They have specific rules for how you get “chosen” for the Disney Imaginations Design Competition (Imagineering). If you are smart enough to follow directions (the rules) and follow each step as you read, it’s likely you will get chosen – I would choose you. Here is How to Apply.
Walt Disney’s Imagineering Imaginations – Scholarship Competition is DUE 10.11.20
Disney Imaginations invites students to create an iconic installation on their campus or city that serves as an inspiration, honors the past, and is a vision of the future.
