Author Archives: Learning family histories

Sherneka Streater

Sherneka Streater is a junior broadcast journalism student at Florida A&M University(FAMU). In her class podcast, she shares her knowledge about makeup by helping viewers achieve a great makeup look on a budget. Streater also hosts a radio music and talk show onFAMU’s radio station, WANM 90.5 FM. On her show, “Drivetime with Sunshine”, sheContinue reading “Sherneka Streater”

Evenson Decosse

Evenson Decosse, he Junior Public Relations major attending Florida A&M University from Fort Pierce, Florida.  After receiving his AA in Business Administration, he found his passion in Public Relations where decided he would pursue entrepreneurial related endeavors in the industry market. In relations to his industry aspirations his podcast describes current updates on industry and marketplaceContinue reading “Evenson Decosse”

Brian Gallagher

Brian Gallagher is a fourth-year Theatre & Performing Arts major, Broadcast Journalism minor, and transfer student at Florida A & M University from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. In this podcast, he conducted an interview with FAMU’s own Dr. Beth Turner, who just finished directing a campus production of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play “In the Red andContinue reading “Brian Gallagher”

When a new student gets an article published …

… I celebrate! I teach. I facilitate growth. I join thousands of my colleagues employed in Florida universities who carry the awesome titles and responsibilities of serving as classroom professors. Our tasks: Help students advance along their great paths. I am that instructor who jumps for joy, screams and excitedly congratulates each student for achievingContinue reading “When a new student gets an article published …”

Omaha community activist and leader (my Dad) honored on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018: Dr. Rod Wead Street Naming

Media Advisory Omaha Community Leader’s Street Renaming Ceremony: Dr. Rodney Sam Wead ____________________________________ WHEN: 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2018 WHERE: 52nd and Ames Avenue (Ceremony may be held one block from official site @52nd and Fowler Avenue in the interest of safety) WHAT: Omaha City Council President Ben Gray introduced the proclamation and receivedContinue reading “Omaha community activist and leader (my Dad) honored on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018: Dr. Rod Wead Street Naming”

Rise above it …

My sister, Melissa, has accomplished great things in her stellar career as a Conceirge for a large, luxury hotel in Chicago. She is among the few African Americans to earn membership in Les Clefs ‘Or (pronounced “lay clay door”), a national association of hotel lobby concierges who have achieved excellence in service to all. ThereContinue reading “Rise above it …”

Who “Cares” about youth employment and education in Chicago? City Hall and a non-profit

Somewhere between Chicago City Hall and a non-profit on the city’s near west side, a forward-thinking idea was born and 50 youth are reaping its rewards. One Summer Chicago youth jobs program matched 32,000 opportunities with teens and young adults at 2,000 work sites. Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the program is designed to help Chicago’sContinue reading “Who “Cares” about youth employment and education in Chicago? City Hall and a non-profit”

No college education? No problem with some jobs that pay over $100K

The headline on this blog is one that goes against everything in my typical college professor-based advice to my mentees who are seeking high paying and fulfilling career employment. In short, I tell them to stay in school and get their college degrees because it will result in big paydays. For the college graduates, IContinue reading “No college education? No problem with some jobs that pay over $100K”