D.J's Music Site HBCU Campaign Fund Forum

GRADUATING WITH A REMAINING BALANCE THIS SPRING OR SUMMER?

The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund (TMCF) has set aside $500,000 for the Class of 2015 to help graduate any senior who has a remaining balance (a gap) that will prevent him/her graduating this spring or summer.

DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 1.

You can apply for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Lowe's Gap Scholarship by visiting here.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund is 'Where Education Pays Off.'

Join the D.J's Music Site HBCU Campaign Fund organization in being advocates for Historically Black Colleges/Universities and HBCU students by investing in an HBCU student who is in financial needs as well as assist with our initiative projects to assist HBCU students, for example our up and coming Campus Representative program, Initiative Achievement Awards, HBCU of the Month initiative and our scholarship fund.

The D.J's Music Site HBCU Campaign would like to continue to campaign for HBCUs and love to continue to see all of our HBCUs alive for many more years. We cannot express how much we are very appreciative of your support in advance and we thank you so much for investing into our organization.

TUSKEGEE, Ala. - The D.J's Music Site HBCU Campaign Fund team mourns the loss of our April 2015 HBCU of the Month Tuskegee University longtime administrator behind John A. Andrew Hospital, Mr. Louis Adolph "Mike" Rabb, who died on April 23rd. He was 101 years old.

Rabb worked for four university presidents during his 46-year tenure at the institution. He served as the administrator of the former John A. Andrew Hospital now the National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care at Tuskegee University. From 1953 to 1981, Rabb also served as secretary of Tuskegee's Board of Trustees under former Tuskegee president, Luther Foster. He was also assistant to the president from 1974 to 1981.

Rabb retired from the university in November 1981, but continued to be an involved and welcomed alumnus on campus. He was a special gust at the first ribbon cutting for Tompkins Hall's re-opening and was served the first meal when the renovated dining facilities open to the public in 2013. Later that year, the university helped him celebrate his 100th birthday in elegant style at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at Tuskegee University.

Rabb was buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Tuskegee on April 24 at 12:30pm. A memorial service will be held May 16th at Tuskegee University Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 701 W. Montgomery Road; Tuskegee Institute, AL, 36088. The church can be contacted at: 334-727-3210.

The D.J's Music Site HBCU Campaign celebrated and campaign for Tuskegee University as our April 2015 HBCU of the Month Supported Institution. We ask for you to help us continue to celebrate this rich prestigious institution throughout the entire year and beyond. We must keep our HBCUs alive for many more year to come!

(President's Essay Contest winners pictured along with Tuskegee University President Dr. Brian L. Johnson)

TUSKEGEE, Ala - Tuskegee University hosted its annual President's Essay Contest which challenged the students to look at how the legacy of Booker T. Washington has an impact on the institution's present and future. The theme for the essay contest was "Legacy and Leadership: The Influence of Booker T. Washington in the Tradition and Trajectory of Tuskegee University," the event was held on Sunday, April 12, 2015 in Tuskegee University's Chapel.

First place winner Imani R. Williams, a sophomore majoring in animal science from Fayetteville, Ga called Washington "the epitome of influence." She said Tuskegee is deeply rooted in its history and should use that history to drive toward the future. She also said Washington saw the bigger vision for Tuskegee before the first brick was laid and that his foresight is an example to follow.

"Like Washington, no one can determine the length of his or her life, but you can choose how far and how deep your influence travels," Williams said. "Booker T. Washington is the root of Tuskegee University and as his influence seep into the young minds of tomorrow, his influence will live on as well as his legacy."

Second place winner Royan G. Reddie, whose a senior majoring in biology from Kingston, Jamaica. The third place recipient was Dominic Norton, whose a sophomore majoring in architecture from Mitcham, Surrey, United Kingdom. The first place winners are given a $1,000 scholarship, $600 for second place and $400 for third place. Other contest participants were: Reginald M. Hunter, a senior majoring in sales and marketing from Tuskegee, Ala., and Atiba T. Phillip, a junior majoring in finance from Brooklyn, N.Y.

The 2014-2015 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Team, the royal court, new student leaders, and recipients of several private and university scholarships were also honored during the program.

"Congratulations to all of the students who have earned scholarships, who will continue to go on and excel and represent Tuskegee University," said Dr. Brian L. Johnson (Tuskegee University President).

Tuskegee University was named the D.J's Music Site HBCU Campaign Fund's April 2015 HBCU of the Month Supported Institution. President and Founder of the organization also released a statement congratulating the students of Tuskegee.

"It's my pleasure to stand with president Dr. Brian L. Johnson and congratulate all of the students who have earned scholarships, as well as was honored as a student leader during Tuskegee University's Essay Scholarship program. We at the HBCU Campaign Fund organization commend you on a job well done of the excellence you continue to show as an HBCU student. Continue to make the HBCU community proud in the future as you succeed excellence beyond Tuskegee while representing Tuskegee and HBCUs," said Demetrius Johnson, Jr. (President and Founder of D.J's Music Site HBCU Campaign Fund).

In Conjunction with our yearly HBCU Featured Desk Calendar that showcases our present year HBCU Supported Institution Campus Queens and our 50 Queens, 50 Kings Royal Dictionary that also showcases newly elected queens & kings for the upcoming academic school year, we are proud to bring you 'April is HBCU Campaign Honors HBCU Queens' month.

During the month of April, we plan to honor HBCU campus queens presently elected and newly elected PLUS it's Ebony Campus Queen time! Who will be your NEXT 10 EBONY Campus Queens?

We humbly introduce you to our '50 Queen, 50 King' honoree, Ms. Miche'la Martin (Miss University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 2014-15). She is a senior, majoring in Agriculture Business, who plans to enlist in the United States Army, study Agriculture Law and become an attorney. During her years at UAPB, Miche'la has been involved with SGA, MANNRS, Navigators 4H Club, Essence of a Woman, and served as Miss Junior (2013-2014). She is also an 2013 initiate of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Her platform as Miss UAPB is "Taking Actions, Getting Results."

Please support Ms. Martin as she's vying to become one of the top ten Ebony Campus Queens 2015 by clicking here.

Watch Ms. Martin's Ebony Campus Queen promotion video below.