Podcasts about bethune cookman college

Mary McLeod Bethune was born on July 10, 1875. Her parents, former slaves, recognized the power of education. In 1904, she opened the Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School with just five students, which later became Bethune-Cookman College in 1929. She founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935 and was an influential advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt on "Negro affairs." In 1974, she became the first Black leader and woman honored with a statue in a public park in Washington, D.C. She passed away on May 18, 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Great Depression: Mental Health by Jacqueline IveyJacqueline Ivey is a retired teacher and author of Book of Original Poems and Memoirs. She taught at the Campbell Senior High and Turie T. Small Elementary School in Daytona Beach, Florida; Gra-Mar and Haynes Elementary Schools in Nashville, Tennessee, Firestone, Barber, Fraunfelter and Henry Elementary Schools in Akron, Ohio; and she completed her teaching career after a twenty-three-year stint at the Lakeland Highlands Middle School in Lakeland, Florida.Jacqueline's colorful The Great Depression: Mental Health draws from her own personal experience of clinical depression during her marriage to the late Mark Ivey III, Phar mD, M.D, and while caring for her loving husband, whose physical health was steadily deteriorating. She could not accept the reality that he might succumb to death at an early age.Jacqueline is a Christian, a widow, mother, former teacher and author. She attended Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University and graduated from Bethune-Cookman College, the now Bethune-Cookman University. She also took a writing course at Warner University in Lake Wales, Florida.She, too, has traveled extensively, visiting many parts of North America, South America, the Far East of East Asia, Northeastern Africa and Western Europe. She enjoys gardening, sewing and playing the piano.https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/the-great-depression-mental-health/http://www.KingPagesPress.com   http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41124kpp2.mp3 

We are back again with the Cool Soror Show presented by Cricket Wireless at the Florida Classic. In one of the most storied rivalries in black college football, Florida A&M University and Bethune Cookman College bring out the best of the best every year in Orlando, Florida.   In this episode, we take it back to campus life!  We sat down with Cricket Wireless Campus Ambassador, Sabrina Petit-Homme from BCU, MISS FAMU, Kendall Naomi Johnson and Queen of Orange and Green, Keyanna McFann.  These ladies are true champions on campus and in their communities.  Be sure to follow them at @thekendallnaomi @keyannamcfann @brii.buxkets. Follow: @CricketNation Stay connected at: www.CoolSoror.com Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @rashanali Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @coolsoror Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pWFgR6hXtiI  #rashanali #cricketnation #coolsoror

Episode 87 is out now! Eddie George shows us the right way to bring publicity to HBCUs while Ed Reed continues to call out Bethune Cookman College in more social media rants. Animosity was running rampant all throughout basketball from prep star Mikey Williams getting disrespectful, to Dame and Pat Bev ready to square off. In news around football, College football and the state of the NIL is discussed after a 5 star quarterback gets lied to about a deal down in Gainesville. Plus the NFL divisional round of the playoffs was a thriller that had a very, familiar ending. Be sure to like follow and subscribe on all your DSPs.

•Linda Greenwood began singing at a very early age, as discovered by her Grandmother. When the Pastor of her home church would go to visiting churches to preach Linda would sing before his sermons. At the age of 14 Linda music under the directorship of James C. Chambers (founder of the Ecclesiastes Community Choir) and Ron Ellerson (founder of Sounds Unlimited). She majored in music at Chicago Vocational School and was granted a 4-year music scholarship to Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach, FL. And The Music Conservatory of Chicago College of Performing Arts. After graduating Linda taught music in Chicago Public Schools, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago Collegiate Charter School and several others. •Linda sang and worked with multiple churches with forming and developing choirs and Praise & Worship teams. She sang professionally and travelled all over the world and appeared on many television and radio stations as sell as recordings. Some she has recorded with include Tony & DeJuana Small & Artistry, Deleon Richards-Sheffield, Kim Stratton, Stanley G. Pearson and many others. She also performed on the same stage as Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond and Shirley Caesar just to name a few. •Linda is a member of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago singing under the direction of Walter Owens with Judah Praise singers. •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this podcast segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com You may also “like” and share the podcast episode. Or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published. NEW NEW NEW: Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold Radio Show on Wmrm-Db Internet Radio Station Saturday Morning 9:00 AM Rebroadcast at 5:00 PM CST Link: https://player.live365.com/a50411 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letstalk2gmg-ansonia/message

This week's guests are a Father/Daughter team, Harold V Lucas, Jr and his Daughter, D'Lorah Butts. Mr. Lucas and D'Lorah discuss the legacy of giving back to one's community. Mr. Lucas, Jr. was a member of the early staff of the HBC, Bethune-Cookman College. He was hired directly by Mr. Bethune in the early 1900s. So many stories! Together, Mr. Lucas and D'Lorah have started the Harold V. Lucas, Jr Foundation and will be having their first Gala on October 7th, recognizing three Community Icons. This episode is full of history and will make you want to go out and volunteer in your community! CONNECT WITH THE BOSS LADY COMMUNITY: The Teresa Rand Consulting Website The Boss Lady Facebook Page Follow Teresa on Instagram

In this special one-on-one, Rev. Geraldine McClellan shares her personal experiences dealing with racism growing up as a black woman in Florida and the racism she endured within the Church as the first black woman ordained in the Florida Conference. About the Speaker: Rev. Geraldine McClellan is a native Floridian who graduated from Bethune-Cookman College and Gammon Theological Seminary with a Masters of Religious Education and a Masters of Divinity. Ordained a Deacon in 1980, she was the first Black woman ordained in the Florida Conference. Now a retired ordained Elder (Florida Conference), she has served as a campus minister and a District Superintendent. Geraldine is a certified Clinical Counselor with the Association of Pastoral Care and Counseling and a certified Chaplain with the VA Hospital. Geraldine has a pastor's heart and unlimited love for God's people. 

On this week's episode, we go over the controversial comments made by ESPN's Sage Steele. We cover the vandalism of George Floyd's commemorative statue in Union Square Park. We take a look back at Mary McLeod Bethune and her and her pioneering vision that led to the founding of Bethune Cookman College. We also have two special guests this week to discuss this week's topics as well. And last but not least we have two tracks by two pioneering artists, one a hip-hop artist M Doc Diego and the other R&B/Gospel recording Artist Ms. Gayla James. Featured Guests: Ms. Kellene Paul - Hall Of Fame Educator Ms. Kerri Paul - Nursing Administrator . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keith-paul6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keith-paul6/support

Nick Collins Sr. sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We take about the values he looks to instill into his kids as they grow up. Nick and I discuss life lessons that he has learned from his children. Next we talk about his time in the NFL and helping the Packers win Super Bowl XLV. Nick shares the touchdown celebration that honored his dad in that game. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Nick Collins Sr. Nick Collins played seven seasons for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He played college football for Bethune-Cookman College, and the Packers picked him in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Collins was later selected to the Pro Bowl three times. He helped the Packers beat the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV with an interception and ran it back for a touchdown. After retiring in 2015, Collins was named to the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame in 2016. Make sure you follow Nick on Twitter at @nickdapick36.  BusyKid Is This Week's Sponsor BusyKid helps kids earn, save, spend, share & invest real allowance. Kids even get their own debit card to learn how to manage money they can't see. BusyKid is an award winning, nationally recognized app that helps children learn how to earn, save, share, spend and invest real allowance. Designed for kids and teens so they can be ready for the real world as adults.  Children learn best by “doing” and BusyKid lets them practice important real-life lessons from the palm of their hands. For more information on BusyKid go to BusyKid.com.  About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. In addition, you get a unique perspective on fatherhood. You hear from guests like Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Raven celebrates Mary McLeod Bethune, known for dedicating her life to fighting for women's and Black Americans' rights, and founding Bethune-Cookman College.   Learn more! Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune https://www.cookman.edu/history/our-founder.html Mary McLeod Bethune https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mary-mcleod-bethune Mary McLeod Bethune Biography https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-McLeod-Bethune National Council of Negro Women https://www.britannica.com/topic/National-Council-of-Negro-Women#ref668035   Email us! intersectionalinsights@gmail.com. Follow us!  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/isquaredpodcast/ Twitter @I_squaredpod https://twitter.com/I_SquaredPod Facebook page http://www.fb.me/ISquaredPod Music credit: "Chill Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

We've made it to 100 fam! We appreciate all of your support and listenership since we began this crazy venture, and hope to continue giving you the real on the sport we love for 100+ more episodes! Thank you for coming with us! In appropriate fashion, we are celebrating our milestone by celebrating a legend, pioneer, and queen in our sport, Ms. Althea Gibson. The film "Althea" (currently available on Amazon Prime) is a wonderful look at Ms. Gibson's life, and reveals personal triumphs and tragedies that have been rarely revealed to the general public. It's a beautiful, moving film that honestly had the Bruthas in tears by the end. It's a must-watch for any tennis fan. On this episode, the Bruthas speak with three men who were involved with the film: Mr. Art Carrington, African-American tennis historian and legend, Mr. George Henry, Director of Tennis Operations at Bethune Cookman College, and Mr. Glenn Gilliam, Director of Strategic Partnerships for "Althea." So sit back, relax, and be enlightened on this regal figure in our sport; the incomparable, the revered, Ms. Althea Gibson. (Also, be sure to check out the film!) IG: @bruthasontennis Facebook: @bruthasontennis Twitter: @bruthasontennis Locker Room: @lockerroomapp "Althea" The Film: Stream via Amazon Prime Hit us for inquiries: info@bruthasontennis.com

Here we have yet another instance of a woman who must've had 25 hours in a day and 8 days a week. Mary McLeod Bethune was the 15th child of former slaves that was given the rare opportunity of a formal education at the age of 10. From that moment on, she was in motion. She worked alongside numerous Presidents of the United States, founded and was the President of Bethune-Cookman College, and during all of this, still found the time to be active in every possible outlet available. Her "Black Cabinet" under FDR laid the political groundwork for the modern day Civil Rights Movement. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/herstory123/support

In this BCSN SportsWrap Conversation, Bryan and A.D. talk with Philadelphia Tribune sportswriter and author of the book "Chaney: Playing for a Legend," Donald Hunt about legendary basketball coach John Chaney. Donald, a Lincoln (PA) graduate who also contributes to ESPN's The Undefeated, has known and covered Coach Chaney since the mid-80s and had many conversations with the coach and his players over the years. We get a chance to learn about Coach Chaney's impact on students, the game of basketball and the community of Philadelphia. Chaney rose to stardom in Philadelphia as a prep phenom, scored over 3,000 points at Bethune-Cookman College (later Bethune-Cookman University) and later transitioned to an educator, national champion with Cheyney State (later known as Cheyney University) in 1978, and a hall of fame coach with over 700 career wins. Follow Donald on Twitter: @DHuntTrib Read Donald's work at The Philadelphia Tribune: https://phillytrib.com Purchase "Chaney: Playing for a Legend" on Amazon Follow the Black College Sports Network on social media - Twitter, Instagram and Periscope - @MyBCSN1. You can find the SportsWrap on Facebook @BCSNSportsWrap. Video of this episode is available on Jericho Broadcasting Networks' YouTube page (@MyJBNOnline). Download the JBN App by searching "MyJBN" or "MyBCSN" in the Google and Apple app store. The BCSN SportsWrap is available Anchor, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. Download and subscribe to be alerted when new episodes are released. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackcollegesportsnetwork/support

Kellie Adesina serves as Director of Government Affairs at Bayer where she is responsible for crop science issues like gene editing, biotech regulation and approvals, biostimulants, oilseeds, vegetables, and food security. Prior to joining Bayer, she served as Chief Counsel on the House Agriculture Committee for Chairman Collin C. Peterson. In this capacity, she successfully drafted several provisions that were included in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. She also provided strategic and legal counsel to the Chairman and other Democratic Members of the Committee. Before joining the House Agriculture Committee, Kellie was Senior Counselor in the Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In this role, she served as the chief of staff to the General Counsel and provided legal advice and services regarding the broad range of activities at USDA. Prior to USDA, Kellie was Legislative Director to Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge of Ohio where she developed and implemented the Congresswoman's legislative agenda, as well as managed the legislative staff. She also guided the Congresswoman through the 2014 Farm Bill Conference Committee negotiations. Additionally, Kellie has worked for Congresswoman Judy Chu of California as Legislative Counsel and in various roles for Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, her home state. Kellie holds a Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Bethune-Cookman College. In her spare time she serves as a mentor and volunteers through her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

A profile of Mary McLeod Bethune, an educator who founded part of what would become Bethune-Cookman College and an activist who served as an advisor to several presidents.   Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/mary-mcleod-bethune.

Dr. Eugene Pringle, Assistant Professor and Reading Department Chair at Bethune Cookman College, spends a little time chatting with us about how teacher preparatory courses are even stronger during the pandemic, the flexibility needed to align with the current circumstances and how best to prepare new educators in our community. Tune in to this dynamic educator, former public school administrator, and recipient of the 30 under 30 UCF Literacy movers and shakers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/classroomchats/support

David Anthoni's candid conversation with Dr. Daran H. Mithell discusses the racial gap in America. Dr. Mitchell was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, received his early education in the private and public schools of Hillsborough County, accepted his call to the ministry at age 15, preached his trial sermon at age 16, and has been preaching the gospel for over twenty-six years. Dr. Mitchell earned the Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in Religion/Philosophy-Liberal Studies from Bethune-Cookman College, the Master of Divinity degree from Hood Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University. Dr. Mitchell has served congregations in Tennessee, North and South Carolina, New York, and is now the pastor of Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church, Greensboro, North Carolina.  

This is brief history on who developed Bethune Cookman college --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sharon-parrish-andrews/support

Sonya Hurt was named coordinator of academic services for athletics at Rider in March 2004.   Prior to joining the Rider staff, Hurt worked as the assistant director of compliance and academics at Bethune-Cookman College from 2002-2004.  She also worked at Fairleigh Dickinson University as the director of academic support from 1999-2002 and as an intern for the NCAA in membership services from 1998-1999. In her current role, Hurt is primarily responsible for leading Rider’s academic support unit in providing quality and need-based services that enhance academic progress, facilitate career development and encourage the psychosocial growth of all student-athletes. Additionally, Hurt coordinates the athletics department’s ARETE, STEP (Student Transitional Education Program) and study-table program Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith at 10:30 am est Come listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others and current initiatives. Right here On A Chat in the Garden with Monique A J Smith, where Significance Blooms via 347-989-8385 or www.chatinthegarden.com -- Owner, Seeds of Empowerment® Host, A Chat in the Garden® Podcast 757-329-1124  

We're back with another episode of Nonstop Culture! I'm joined by Joi [@Jumpedforjoi] once again, as I needed a fellow New Yorker to discuss growing up in NYC [1:00] and some of the crazy NY Stories of the past week, including a Former NYPD officer humping a dead shark for all to see [13:00], and NYPD's new directive forbidding from entering a residence in response to a noise complaint — unless they’re given permission [26:00]. In social news, we discuss the #BowWowChallenge and how people front on social media [44:00], and we salute the 2017 graduates of Bethune Cookman College and their resistance of Betsy DeVos, despite the "threats" of a mailed degree (as opposed to what other way to get your degree?!) [1:02:00]. For our main event, we discuss Miley Cyrus, YesJulz and how they Cosplay Black culture for their benefit. [1:12:00]. We give you our raw and uncut views as only NSC can!    

Thursday on the C4 Show C4 spent the first three hours of the show talking about the firing of James Comey and where we go from here. In the 10 am hour St. Mary's College Professor Todd Eberly joined C4 to talk about the firing of James Comey. In the final hour of the show C4 talked about how Betsy DeVos was heckled at Bethune Cookman College's Commencement Address.

Hello and welcome back to rememberinghistory.com where we are remembering history and we’re making it.   I’m Robin, the host of this podcast show and I’m so glad that you have joined me for the opening of this important podcast series. Our history makers in this series will make you stand up and cheer. Or perhaps they’ll make up sit down and grab a book. Why? Because in this series, we focus on a group of history makers that are often forgotten: The educators. Teachers, tutors, lecturers, writers. People from all disciplines who teach our children or learners of any age. This is such an inspirational group and I’m gonna tell you why I think so.   First, I strongly believe in education. I guess that’s not breaking news. Oh well, I just had to say it anyway. But here is some breaking news: many of the greatest Black educators hailed from very humble, even disadvantaged backgrounds. Some were former slaves. Some were children of former slaves. They were sharecroppers who worked the fields from a young age. Or they were kids who struggled academically, faced racism or sexism, were labelled learning disabled or unteachable, had disciplinary problems or were denied even the most basic education. But what did they do? Did they give up? Did they accept those labels or accept that education was unavailable to them? Never!   The educators that I’ll present in this podcast series overcame their difficulties, focused on their goals and worked tirelessly to learn.   But they didn’t stop there. They continued and applied their focus, determination and faith to make sure that every child gets an education and develops the skills to work towards their dreams.     Wow, they improved their lives and the lives of countless others. These people made a difference. And if they made a difference, it shows that we all can make a difference and improve the lives of others and improve this world. That’s why I find history so inspirational. The real stories of real people making a real difference! And these great Black educators were champions.   I will start discussing them in just a moment but I want to mention a few details. First, the rememberinghistory.com website is a great place to get more information, more inspirational stories and more inspiration every day. So, please visit the website and get inspired. Second, while you’re there, feel free to leave your comments about, well, anything that’s on your mind. We are a group of fun and friendly historians and we welcome everyone into the fold. Also, take a look at the books & stuff store where you will find books, of course, but also articles, DVDs, audiobooks and other sources of inspiration and history. Remember all the resources that you will find are personally vetted by me so you can trust the quality and authenticity of whatever you purchase. And if you find a book or whatever that you don’t like, send me a comment at the website. I read all comments so I will definitely take your views seriously. At the Rememberinghistory, we believe in accountability. You won’t find that in many places on the Internet but you can definitely find it here. You can also find an inspirational t-shirts, bracelets, greeting and post cards and lot of other items to remember history and to be inspired. And, finally, look for (and “like”) us on Facebook under the Rememberinghistory page and the Rememberinghistory Podcast page. Great information and great discussions in both places. Lots of fun and lots of inspiration.   Without further ado, let’s get straight to discussing great Black educators and how they inspired their students and how they can inspire us.   Let’s begin with someone who might be a household name. Well, I hope that she’s a household name! Mary McLeod Bethune! She is absolutely one of the foremost educators in American history and she definitely is an inspiration to us all. But I’m jumping ahead of myself. Let’s hear her story. Get ready to stand up and cheer.   Born in 1875 to former slaves in Mayesville, South Carolina, Mary Jane McLeod was the 15th of 17 children in the sharecropping McLeod family. Her mother was a domestic worker and her father worked in the cotton and rice fields. Eventually, the family saved enough money to purchase a small piece of land and they became full-time farmers. Mary Jane MacLeod worked in the fields from the age of 5 but early on developed interest in education and reading. She attended a 1-room school for Black kids. Mary Jane was the only child who could attend school so she learned everything that she could during the school day then taught it to her siblings at night. She later received a scholarship to the Scotia School for Girls.   After completing her studies, she married and took the name (that we all know and love) of Mary MacLeod Bethune. She and her husband, Albertus, moved to Florida and opened a small missionary school for prisoners. In 1904, Mary MacLeod Bethune founded the Dayton Normal & Industrial Training School for Negro Girls. The school opened with 6 girl students and her son, Albert.   The school had a very rigorous schedule, beginning the day at 5:30 am for Bible study. They studied home economics and developed industrial skills like dress-making, cooking and, as she called it, “techniques of self-sufficiency”. Later the school taught science, business, math, English and foreign languages. The rigorous day ended at 9:00pm every night for the school’s 250 students. Yes, that’s right. The school grew from just 6 students to 250 students in just a few short years!   MMB was a master fundraiser, getting donations from prominent businessmen like James Gamble (of Proctor & Gamble) and Booker T. Washington. But MMB strongly believed in self-sufficiency so the students also made and sold sweet potato pies, ice cream and fried fish to raise money for operations and supplies. MMB always focused on developing the school and educating kids to be self-sufficient. In 1929, 25 years after the Dayton Normal & Industrial Training School for Girls opened its doors, the school merged with Cookman College to become a co-ed facility called the Bethune-Cookman College. The college remained open and operational through the Depression and exceeded the educational standards set by the state of Florida. In 1941, the Bethune-Cookman College became a fully accredited college in the state of Florida. And it is still open and operational with students from around the country and abroad. In fact, Bethune-Cookman UNIVERSITY celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2004. From its humble beginnings as the Dayton Normal & Industrial Training School for Girls through its merging with Cookman College and finally its accreditation, Bethune-Cookman University has been educating girls and boys, women and men for 100 years! Its motto is “Enter to Learn. Depart to Serve.” Go take a look at BCU on the RH Facebook page page, see its student body, look at its curriculum. You will definitely be impressed.   MMB is quoted as saying “I had faith in a loving God, faith in myself and an endless desire to serve.” And these qualities extended beyond the field of education. Dr. Bethune was active in the early civil rights movement serving as president of the Florida chapter of the National Association of Colored Women. During this time, she fought for voting rights for African Americans.   So, education and civil rights. What more could MMB be involved in? One a personal level, she was committed to economic independence so she invested in many businesses like a newspaper and several life insurance companies. She felt that all women should be independent economically. And she did teach these skills for many years beginning with her school for girls that she founded in Florida in 1904. She was a true visionary, well ahead of her time.   This dynamic woman had the ambitious goals of educating African Americans, securing economic self-sufficiency for African American women and men and ensuring civil rights and equal rights for African Americans. We have to stop here discussing MMB but, if you want more information, and I really hope that you do, you can find it in the Books & Stuff store at the rememberinghistory.com website. I want to highlight one resource that you might find particularly interesting. It is a DVD called Mary McLeod Bethune: The Spirit of a Champion. This DVD was made in 2008 and will give you lots more information about this great woman—yes, there is a lot more to say about her—and will inspire you to go beyond your limits. In fact, her story will help you to remember that there are no limits. MMB once said, “Without faith, nothing is possible. With faith, nothing is impossible.” Nothing is impossible. Yes, she coined this wise statement.   And it so true!   MMB: a great educator, activist, advisor and woman.   But we need to move on discuss another ambitious, Black educator. Her work was more recent than MMB but had no less of an impact. Here is a quote from her:   “Teachers need nothing more than books, a blackboard and a pair of legs that will last the day.” Do you know what great educator made this true and profound statement? Marva Collins. And she not only talked the talk but she also walked the walk. And she helped so many children to learn and excel in school and in life. Her story is a lesson in vision, determination and compassion. Without further ado, let’s tell her incredible story.   Marva Collins was born in Monroeville, Alabama in 1936. Her father was a merchant, a cattleman and an undertaker. Her mother was a homemaker. She was raised in a small town just outside of Mobile, Alabama. Young Marva attended a strict elementary school based in a 1-room schoolhouse. Now I mention these “minor” details because her experience in the tiny and strict elementary school would have a profound impact on her later in her life and career.   Marva Collins always believed in the value of education. However, she saw that many students, especially black students, were being labeled as learning disabled and even unteachable. Some showed disciplinary problems or difficulties. Many of these children were either kicked out of school or quit school at an early age. Marva Collins, who had worked as a full-time substitute teacher in Chicago for 14 years, decided that this was unacceptable. And she decided that she could fix this problem.   What did she do?   She used her $5,000 pension savings to open a school for kids who had been rejected by other schools. Her school was a low-cost private school dedicated to teaching low-income African American students, particularly those labeled (erroneously as she asserted) as having a learning disability or unteachable. Her school was called Westside Preparatory School. Its doors opened in 1975, located in the basement of a local college. The school opened with 4 students, one of whom was her own daughter. Later, the school moved to the top floor of her brownstone home. Westside Prep focused on high academic standards and discipline in a nurturing environment. It used the Socratic method of teaching (modified for use in primary school), taught phonics and classical subjects. Soon the school grew to have more than 200 students ranging from nursery school to 8th grade.   Marva Collins developed a method of teaching that reached and educated all students, especially the students that had learning difficulties under other teaching methods and the students that showed behavior problems. Collins criticized the teachers and the teaching methods, not the students. Collins said she had the data to prove that these students were teachable and were able to overcome obstacles of learning using her teaching methods. These methods also focused on behavioral issues and allowed students to learn and flourish. Westside Preparatory School remained open for 30 years. It officially closed its doors in 2008.   But Marva Collins didn’t stop there. She also created Westside Preparatory Teacher Training Institute to teach these methods to other teachers. You know, they said that true genius is the ability to create other geniuses. Marva Collins definitely showed her genius to the world and to the people who didn’t believe in her methods. Many teachers are now using the Collins method in schools across the United States.   In 2004, when accepting the National Humanities Medal (one of many awards that she received for her teaching and dedication), Marva Collins noted that there were no dropouts and no substitute teachers. When teachers were absent, the students taught themselves.   “Kids don’t fail,” she once said. “Teachers fail, school systems fail. The people who fail to teach children or who label them as unteachable, they are failures — they are the problem.” She noted, “Our children are self-motivated, self-generating, self-propelled.”   Those are essential qualities for all children—in the classroom and in life. Marva Collins was a true educator!   Do you want to know more about Marva Collins? I really hope so because there is so much more to know about this amazing woman, this incredible and dedicated educator. Of course, there are several books in the Rememberinghistory.com books and stuff store, but I want to highlight a television docu-drama called The Marva Collins Story, made in 1981, and starring Cicely Tyson and Morgan Freeman. You can find this excellent film in the books and stuff store at rememberinghistory.com. This is a great movie for the whole family and will make you want to stand up and cheer!     Well, that’s all for this podcast! I know, it’s a lot. I think that there were some surprises and lots of inspiration. I wish that we had more time but I think that you get the picture and I hope that you want to learn more about these great educators. Also, I really hope that you will leave your comments at the rememberinghistory.com website or the Rememberinghistory Facebook page. We love to hear your comments and have an interesting exchange of ideas. Perhaps you are an educator. I would love to hear what motivates you and how you motivate your students. Perhaps you were one of Marva Collins’s students, attended her teaching teacher training school or you attended Bethune-Cookman University. We would love to hear your experiences there. (Isn’t it fascinating to realize that their work is still having an impact today!) History does not happen in the past. It is being made today and every day.   So, I’m glad that you came and I hope to that you will join us for the next podcast about Black educators. The next podcast is going to focus on educators who were Black men. Yes, there were many and they also had an impact though this can sometimes be forgotten. Well, we won’t forget them here. Join us for that exciting and inspirational podcast; you’ll stand up and cheer! And just a sneak peek into the final podcast in the Black educators series; we’ll look at historically Black colleges and universities and their impact today. You’re gonna love that show; I promise! And remember: Without faith, nothing is possible. With faith, nothing is impossible!   So, I look forward to seeing you at rememberinghistory.com where we are remembering history and we’re making it.   Bye for now!  

Torrian Ferguson was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He got his first taste of cooking at Bethune Cookman College (now University) in his dorm room where he cooked pancakes and sausage for other students for money on the weekends. He is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University, a published author of fiction novels and has been in Essence, Ebony and Upscale Magazines. Ferguson also owned Black Literature Magazine but has sold his portion to the current owner. Currently, he is the Executive Chef at Embassy Suites Hotel in Greensboro, NC. Ferguson is editor-in-chief and started Modern Flavor Magazine to give up-and-coming chefs a place to shine and let the world know who they are. He also hopes to educate people that love culinary arts but are not classically trained. Marcus Cuffee is a Chesapeake, Virginia native who was introduced to the kitchen by his grandmother. He opened his own catering company while in high school and met the love of his life. In 2004, with the influence of two mentors at Oscar Smith high school along with the CCAP program, Marcus landed in Hyde Park, New York looking to earn an associate’s degree at The Culinary Institute of America on a $80,000 scholarship. Following graduation in 2007, Cuffee began his career with Thompson Hospitality as Sous Chef and relaunched his catering company with his lifelong friend.  Certain catering and Thompson Hospitality became a huge part of his life. After five years of working for Thompson in Norfolk VA, Marcus relocated to Raleigh, NC and received a promotion to Assistant Food Service Director. Here is where he and Torrian Ferguson met and became business partners and now friends. Cuffee has recently received another promotion withThompson to Regional Chef  and helped launch Modern Flavor magazine as associate editor. 

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