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BLACK COLLEGE TODAY For Today’s Black College Student www.blackcollegetoday.com Volume XXI www.blackcollegetoday.blogspot.com Number 6 November/December $2.00 2014

Trey Songz: His Music Has Meaning Overcoming Obstacles Morgan State : The HBI Equity Case 2014-2015 Black College SGA Presidents thescholarshipladydc.com: Has Schlarships For You Black College Today n2 September/October 2014 BLACK COLLEGE TODAY CONTENTS www.blackcollegetoday.com | www.blackcollegetoday.blogspot.com FOR TODAY’S BLACK COLLEGE STUDENT FEATURES NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 | VOL. XVIII NO. 6

4 DID YOU KNOW BCTMGAZINE @BCTMAGAZINE Today’s Teachers Hold the Public Trust by James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D.

6 COVER STORY

10 BLACK COLLEGE SGA PRESIDENTS

18 SCHOLARSHIPS Hot Scholarships for the month by Carla Dickerson

25 ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS We’re giving you the JAMES DIMMOCK PHOTO CREDIT: Latest news on your TREY SONGZ favorite celebrities. among the most promising R&B artists

26 MORGAN STATE Court Affirms 32 COLLEGES & Contributing Writers: Driscrimination in This Season Don’t Pass Steven M. Mootry II “HBI Equity Case” the Germs James B. Ewers Jr. Ed. D. by Charity B. Strothers by David J. Burton & Dr. Felicia Durden Pace J. McConkie Charity B. Strothers 34 EDUCATION Carla M. Dickerson Overcoming Obstacles 30 BEAUTY Crystal Styles by Felicia Durden Ph.D. So your hair goies “POOF”

by Crystal Styles 35 FALL TOUR Black College Fall Tour

September/October 2014 n3 Black College Today D id you know TODAY’S TEACHERS HOLD THE PUBLIC TRUST by James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. beginning would help me in the long in a positive direction. Teachers run. He was right. During field trips have always been difference-makers. for example, I always had more than Examples of their influence loom my fair share of parent volunteers. large. Ask any successful person It was because I had developed a about their journey and they will relationship with them. probably mention the name of a Those two pieces of advice served teacher. me well throughout my career in The demands on a teacher these education. While my public school days are much different. As a result position as a social studies teacher the teaching profession is losing too James B. Ewers Jr. shifted to higher education as many of its shining stars. Most are an administrator and a teacher, I challenged by ever changing state never fell to remember those two demands, parents taking up for their There is a chill in the air and principles. disruptive children and marginal pay. school has been back in session It did not take very long for me These are all legitimate concerns and for a few months now. Teachers to realize that my students trusted until some things change there will are back in their classrooms giving me. They believed what I said and be a mass exodus each year of highly students much needed instruction responded to me in a positive way. I qualified teachers. So give teachers and guidance. was a role model for them. Many of the voice they so desperately need to I can remember my first teaching my students told me they wanted to control their own destiny. Re-shape assignment as a high school history go to college and become a teacher. policies at all levels that penalize and government teacher. When I That was a great compliment, one good teachers for their students’ received my teaching contract in that I have never forgotten. poor performance. Let teachers the mail it was one of the greatest know their communities care about I still believe today that being a days of my life. Upon reflection now, them. teacher is one of the most honorable I was twenty-one years old soon professionals that you can have. Over time, we have created a lot of to be twenty-two and my career in Parents trust you and communities “days” for individuals and groups on education was just beginning. trust you. When students see their our calendar. I am sure that all of us One of the first things that I did teachers outside of the school can name at least three days. Let’s have a national teachers’ weekend was to get a mentor at my school. I setting they are acknowledged in a where if you are a certified teacher just figured I needed someone who positive way. was experienced and knew more all of your purchases are made at a Teachers hold the public trust. than I did about the profession. I was discounted price. All it takes is one They are viewed as leaders and so green that the advice and wisdom community or city to recognize the shapers of the future. Yet some my mentor gave me was invaluable. importance of teachers and their would say that teaching is a fall back He called me by my last name which value to society. Is this idea radical? profession. In other words if you I thought was strange but he was the It depends upon your perspective. can’t be what you want to be, then consummate professional so that set Our children and grandchildren are the tone. you can always be a teacher. being taught by teachers. Where Sometimes I will ask students would our children be without our An original piece of advice he gave teachers? me was to get order in my classroom. what they want to be. I don’t see as He said without order and discipline many hands going up when it comes Consider your college major as learning could not take place. He to being a teacher. Yet I believe maybe teaching is in your future. added that there would be chaos strongly if you want to change the Talk to some of your teachers as I am every day. The next thing he told world then become a teacher. sure they will provide you with some me was to call every parent to tell Yes, you may have to be a surrogate sage wisdom on the profession. them how privileged I was to have parent and yes, you may have to Teachers are the beacons of light their child in my classroom. My provide lunch money or clothes for that guide our children along the mentor said establishing a positive some of your students! Yet those road to success. You could become relationship with them at the acts of kindness may influence a life one of them. n BCT Black College Today n4 September/October 2014 September/October 2014 n5 Black College Today Cover Story Trey Songz

Attack.” And let us not forget the who brings real situations from classic change-the-game-sounds of his life into ours. So if you liked “Successful,” with partner , the irresistible emotion that fueled the permanent go-to-bed-cocky “Heart Attack,” “Can’t Be Friends,” records like “Neighbors Know My the yearning ballad “ Side Of The Name” & “,” the club Bed,” or the chart-topping multi- banger “Bottoms Up” or “,” platinum hit “Bottoms Up (feat. the best, most literal, did-he-just- )” then get ready to fall say-that? club anthem ever made in love with the new jam, TRIGGA’s that brought heat and sex second single, “Smartphones.” appeal and provocation to longing A beautiful, driving mid-tempo ladies everywhere who thought ballad with a yearning chorus, they were safe at the bar. sensual live guitar rhythm line and Over the past ten years, no one His best, most anticipated building drum track, it was written, has better blended the sounds of of his career, TRIGGA will also turn produced & conceived in Trey’s hip-hop and R&B and pop better on legions of new fans who want a Hollywood Hills home studio. than the Grammy-nominated R&B pop & soul master who wears international superstar TREY Tremaine Aldon Neverson was his heart on his sleeve. Fans like SONGZ. And now for 2014, after born in Petersburg, Virgina, a Trey, then they love Trey, then they dozens of hits, and more than 20 small town south of Richmond. never ever want to be without his million & singles sold, his Trey’s mom, April Tucker, had him music. And then he always brings sixth studio album…TRIGGA is when she was seventeen-years-old that new fresh beat… here. and raised him as a single parent “Nana” is TRIGGA’s lead single until she married Trey’s step- Put your hands in the air if you’re and it has pushed its way up the father when he was seven. An loving tonight… video & playlists dripping Army brat, Trey spent most of his With TRIGGA, Trey Songz has with the sweat of its leading man. earliest years moving from town to found the true meaning behind The song flips that classic “oh town as the family would follow his his music and prepared his most nana” dancehall refrain into an stepfather who would be stationed intimate album yet. The album is anthem for the new millennium, to different military bases. an honest and courageous set of a soundtrack for couples “I went to eight schools before that will solidify his bond everywhere who want to take care ninth grade. That prepared me for with an adoring fanbase who have of each other. who I am in my life today…” been open ever since he exclaimed “I love hard,” says Trey Songz. “I !” Stability came in high school “When I love you I love you to when Trey moved back to TRIGGA will extend the legacy of I death, but if I’m not rocking with Petersburg, and it was then that GOTTA MAKE IT (2004), you then I don’t think you exist in he discovered his music talent. (2007), READY (2009), PASSION, my world…” With the sounds of Otis Redding, PAIN & PLEASURE (2010) and the It’s that kind of passion that has Donny Hathaway, & Michael #1 RIAA Gold-Certified always fueled the best music and Jackson in his head, Trey threw album CHAPTER V (2012). The it’s a feeling that Trey Songz brings himself at every talent show and album will add to the hit parade to every note of TRIGGA. Trey small club performance building of jams like “I Need A Girl,” “LOL Songz has always been an artist a name for himself one verse at a Smiley Face,” “” & “Heart See Trey Songz, page 8 Black College Today n6 September/October 2014 September/October 2014 n7 Black College Today Cover Story Continued BLACK COLLEGE TODAY MAGAZINE (954) 344-4469 Trey Songz E-MAIL [email protected] time. After graduating high school he moved to New PUBLISHER AND EDITOR Jersey with producer / mentor Troy Taylor and laid STEVEN MOOTRY the foundation for a career that has never looked TRAFFIC MANAGER back. MARK JACKSON “Performing is amazing. To see a song come from VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVERTISING conception to singing it to thousands and thousands FRED STIMAGE of people all around the world is the most gratifying ROSLYN P. WILLIAMS experience…” FOR ADVERTISING INFO, CALL (954) 344-4469 If you want to witness the power of music, go to a Trey Songz show and sit next to one of “Trey’s Black College Today is published bimonthly by Black College Today, Angels.” Far more than a fan club, “Trey’s Angels” is Inc., P.O. Box 25425, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33320. Third Class an army of devoted fans in dozens of cities worldwide postage paid at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Postmaster: Send change of address to BCT, P.O. Box 25425, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33320. who are inspired by the R&B superstar to live strong, Annual subscriptions $12.00 plus postage and handling of $2.00 in the great lives. They even have their own mobile app – United States only. Foreign subscriptions are not yet available. Back The Angels Network, affectionately known as “TAN,” issues $2.95 plus postage and handling. a straight real-time connection from Trey Songz to All material in this magazine is copyrighted 2013 by Black College his fans. Today, Inc. All rights reserved. reproduction of any portion or portions of this publication is specifically prohibited without written permission The “Angels With Heart Foundation” is an from the publisher. throughout this issue, trademarked names are organization Trey founded in 2010. It began as a call used. Rather than put a trademark symbol in every occurrence of a to action to engage his fan club and has now become trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no a worldwide movement. Through this foundation, intention of infringement. Printed in the U.S.A. Trey encourages members to give back and, most importantly, have a positive impact in their neighborhood through community service with local charities and random acts of kindness. SUBSCRIBE!! IT’S SIMPLE The late Ahmet Ertegun, founder of , once professed Trey to be “among the most promising R&B artists we have had on Atlantic since NAME ______we started the company 60 years ago.” PHONE ______E-MAIL ______It’s that kind of talent that has always pushed Trey Songz to explore different creative paths. His first ADDRESS ______APT/SUITE ______acting role was in Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D. Then CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______he played across from leading lady Paula Patton in the hilarious Baggage Claim, stealing the film with his COLLEGE ATTENDING ______antics with another woman (“That girl is craaaazy!”). Trey knows he can entertain in many ways, but it n $12.00* One-year subscription (5 issues) always comes back to the music. n $24.00* Two-year subscription (10 issues) n $36.00* Three-year subscription (15 issues) TRIGGA is a perfect blend of R&B Soul and Pop * Add $2.00 for shipping and handling in the USA; feel-good with irresistible sing-in-the-shower falsetto * Add $15.00 outside the USA hooks. It will take you to the club, bump you in the car or just get in your head and help you rock out the Enclose payment (no cash please) to: summer #hashtag share at a time. BLACK COLLEGE TODAY Rock with TRIGGA, love with TRIGGA, cry with P.O. Box 25425 • Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33320 TRIGGA, lay down with TRIGGA…and you will always (954) 344-4469 always remember his name… n BCT or e-mail us at: [email protected]

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This is a tough conversation for many folks, but Crystal- (Yes-I made up a word). it’s always a good idea to recognize the Knows.blogspot.com I mentioned this issue knowledge behind the know-how. Are you con- Answer a question about this under “Crystal’s Side sciously aware of why, for generations, many article for a chance to win Crystal Styles Note” in Black College women have been, and still are, more comfortable LET YOUR TOPIC Today July/August Edi- with chemically-straightened hair or bone-straight pressed hair, even though it is completely differ- SHINE! tion ‘14. Check it out on Crystal Styles ent than the texture of hair growing from the Guess What? You can Crystal-know.blogspot.com, scalp? Of course, these embraced ways stem from a trained mindset inherited from decades of folks tell Crystal what beau- if you missed the article. Anyway, why is it frus- telling women that our textured hair is not ac- ty care topics matter to trating, for some, when your hair texture reverts you by sending her a ceptable, that the images of straighter hair means back to its natural state, after being heat pressed or better hair. message through the Keratin treated? Why do women find ourselves Contact Crystal Form LIFT HER UP running from the rain and humidity? Is it not OK on Crystal- I sure hope by now, with such a dynamic of posi- for your beautiful curls to reappear? Wait--before Knows.blogspot.com tive, natural-hair images depicting smart, highly you answer, I want to admit that I too have strug- intelligent, professional women of color, that this Maybe your topic will gled with this same hair foe…not wanting to support helps you show off your bold locks, curls, get picked for a future sweat out my freshly pressed hair. I must tell you twists and coils. You probably don’t think much article! about it, but the presence of beauty vloggers and though, over the past 4 years of transitioning into bloggers, online, serves as strong reinforcement in ANSWER THE my natural, I am now a bit annoyed when my support of your beautiful self! It’s awesome and POLL ON THE tresses are pressed TOO straight…go figure, right. invigorating to witness young adults and school BLOG! I’ve gone from wanting to keep my bone-straight age children rockin’ their own hair—the hair that grows naturally from their scalp—women believ- Do You Eat More relaxed look, to not wanting my hair pressed too flat. I now enjoy the body, bounce and fullness ing that their ethnic hair is absolutely just as beau- Veggies or Take tiful as any other texture. More Vitamins? that texture offers. DON’T BE OFFENDED TELL ME YOUR CHOICE? Now relaxed ladies, please do not feel offended How do you feel about your hair reverting back to by my comments on natural hair. This article is its natural texture after being heat pressed? Does it intended to be food for thought and evoke good irritate you? Are you frustrated? Ashamed to be topics of conversation. It is in no way intended to out in the public? Or, are you ok with watching be offensive toward those who choose to wear your hair bounce-back to its natural volume? your hair chemically-relaxed. As a matter of fact, Send me a comment in the Contact Crystal Form segments of natural women have decided to return on Crystal-Knows.blogspot.com. Share the arti- to relaxers for reasons such as: not having enough cle with your college buddies. I’d really like to time to maintain their natural hair, discovering hear your opinions about this topic. that they are causing heat-damage by over- tweeting pressing in an effort to keep their hair straight, RAIN DON’T BOTHER ME even feeling that tight-natural-curls just do not @CrystalKnows Textured hair is gorgeous hair, as is chemically- suit their personality. They tried it but natural just Public Speaker / Jour- straightened hair, if that is your choice. All wom- wasn’t for them. And I say—do what’s most nalist / Advice Blog- en should feel good about the decision to either comfortable for your own self-esteem. At the end ger /Columnist /Author wear your hair chemical-free, or chemically of the day, you must feel good about who you are straightened. In reality, running from humidity or as a whole woman. Social Media Manag- fretting about sweating out your tresses is abso- We’ll talk again in the next edition of Black Col- er / Asst. Dir. of Mar- lutely not just a natural woman’s worry. Relaxed- lege Today Magazine! n BCT keting: Aunt Jackie’s hair women also face the dilemma of trying to Curls and Coils, Aunt maintain smooth edges and manageable kitchens. Jackie’s Girls, Texture PSs..if you’re not familiar with the terminology My Way, Africa’s kitchen, send me a quick message on Crystal- Best, Organics, and Knows, I’ll tell ya’. Hint: It is textured hair lingo, Kids Organics Black College Today n30 September/October 2014 September/October 2014 n31 Black College Today Colleges & Universities THIS SEASON DON’T PASS THE GERMS by Charity B. Strothers The season is upon us for warmer enter into your system. Lets consider a sick they can recommend products for clothing, holiday gatherings, colder scenario; right before class you touch a you, and even let you know when it’s time weather, and colds. Warm weather and dirty doorknob or shake your friend’s to visit the doctor. Make sure to get your 7 o’clock sunlight are things of the past. hand who has just sneezed in it, and in flu- shot. Many students feel invincible People migrate from the out doors to the middle of lecture your contact falls because they are young. However, truth inside in efforts to stay warm and get out. Now you’ve taken that dirty finger be told you probably come in contact closer to the ones they love during the and put it right in your eye. Many people with the most pathogens. Influenza can holiday season. Germs no longer have overlook the importance of the eye. be life threatening. Do yourself a favor as much of a vast area to roam, and they However, your eye provides easy access and get the influenza vaccine. Be on began to spread. Here are a few tips to to your brain. Therefore, in addition to the look out for different organizations keep you healthy during the cold season. keeping your hands clean, keep them around campus and in the community out of your face. offering free flu-shots. An alternative if Wash your hands frequently: you are near a Costco, their pharmacy is Change your linen: This tip is almost the single most available to members and non-members important but it’s also the most If you live in the dorm, consider how and they offer the flu-shot for patients neglected. Many students don’t realize often you wash your linen. When I went without insurance for only $14.99. This how many germs actually come in off to college my mother made sure I had is the cheapest price at which you can contact with their hands. From shaking 2 sets of bedding and told me to change get a flu-shot without insurance. Be sure hands to opening doors, washing your my linen twice a month. Of course to check your insurance policy to see if hands is in my opinion is the best when I got to college everyone thought you are covered. Purchase a few cough preventative measure. Not only does that was way too often. However, take and cold medicines from the pharmacy. washing your hands help prevent you into consideration how often you sit on No one likes to go to the store to get from becoming sick, it also prevents your bed fully clothed with the attire medicine when they are sick. If you you from spreading germs. You should you had on all day. Then consider the keep them on hand you won’t need to. It wash your hands before and after each number of people who sat on your bed is always a good idea to have ibuprofen and Tylenol around, for minor aches meal. After you use the restroom and fully clothed with the attire they had on and pains. Having soup, water, cough simply if you’ve been a couple of hours all day. Considering also those people drops, and disinfectant spray purchased since you washed them last. Always that you don’t know about if you have a is also a good idea. use warm water and antibacterial soap, room mate. Now, calculate the number washing for a minimum of 15 seconds. of germs, which are living in and on This season dress appropriately. Allowing yourself enough time to sing your linen. Even if you aren’t able to the “happy birthday” song twice, this change your linen as often, at the least Even if you happen to have a few is a sufficient amount of time needed change them or give them a good spin warm days during the winter season, to clean your hands. Hand sanitizer is in the washing machine. Be mindful of remember its still winter! Do however; a quick alternative to soap and water laying around on your bed without a take advantage of warmer days by when neither are available. However, bath and fully clothed. opening up your room windows to air hand sanitizer is not the most effective out the space. Clean your dorm often with Lysol and bleach. If you are away method of cleaning your hands. Visit your Pharmacy: from home, knowing where you can go Visit a pharmacy, find one you like Keep your hands out of your face: to receive medical attention is essential. and make it your primary pharmacy. As well as having your insurance Often I find myself adjusting my Get to know your pharmacist. This information readily available, should dry contact or fixing my lipstick. This seems unconventional. However, you need it. Eating a well balance meal however, is one of the most dangerous pharmacists have a wealth of knowledge and keeping your stress level as low as habits to have in relation to catching and receive more educational training possible, will help you beat sickness. a cold. Your eyes and mouth are the than Physician Assistant’s and Nurse You may not always be able to prevent 2 most common ways that a virus can Practioners. In the event you become a cold, but you can always be prepared. n BCT Black College Today n32 September/October 2014 September/October 2014 n33 Black College Today Education OVERCOMING OBSTACLES by Felicia Durden Ph. D.

It’s part of life to have obstacles. It’s about overcoming

Felicia Durden Ph. D. obstacles; that’s the key to happiness.

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When thinking about what to write for the Tip #3 Focus your efforts: fall semester article the first thing that came to Make overcoming your obstacle a focus for mind is the idea of overcoming obstacles. We your life. You can always become distracted all face obstacles in life and it is important to by papers, bills, family, etc…,but you have to put obstacles into perspective so we can move maintain focus on your goal so you can achieve forward. The new school year offers a wonderful it. Obstacles are hard to overcome and are opportunity to do this. The new year brings new typically something we want to avoid focusing hope and starting points. on. You have a make a concerted effort to focus daily on working on overcoming. When thinking about overcoming obstacles I would like to share 4 tips for success. Tip #4 Learn: As you focus on overcoming learn from the Tip #1: Be truthful: experience. In the process of overcoming The first step in overcoming your obstacles obstacle you can learn a lot about yourself. Ask is to be truthful with yourself about what the yourself the following: what motivates you to obstacles are and what power you have in change? What easily distracts you? Just making overcoming the obstacle. In order to overcome note of these two things can help you go so you must first acknowledge what you need to much further in life. overcome. This will involve coming to grips with what part you hold in the problem, so you As you work on overcoming those obstacles can stop the blame game. It is so easy to blame remember to be kind to yourself, take your time and celebrate those small victories. Before you others for our shortcomings, but until we can know it that obstacle will be in your past. Have a take responsibility for our own lives overcoming wonderful semester. obstacles is nearly impossible. n BCT

Dr. Felicia Durden is an accomplished Educator Tip #2: Set small goals: with over twelve years experience in Education. Rome was not built in a day, and you will not She holds her Doctorate of Education degree in Educational Leadership, Master’s Degree in overcome your obstacles over night. Be patient Curriculum & Instruction and a Bachelor of Arts with yourself and realize that each day is an Degree in English Literature. Dr. Durden has taught opportunity to work on achieving your goal. grades K-12 and currently serves as Assistant Director of Reading and Writing in a large Urban Keep a record of your small victories, as this will School District in Arizona. She has taught English help motivate you to continue on your pathway Composition at the College level as an adjunct to change. instructor for over 5 years. Dr. Durden has a passion for assisting student growth in reading and writing. Black College Today n34 September/October 2014 Black College Today Magazine’s Black College Fall Tour HOWARD UNIVERSITY

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