Well we made it through the week of business…then it was time for some fun! This was the first day all week that our chaperones could spend some time together (we kind of felt like a parent whose kids left for the weekend) and our pictures showed just that. Not to be outdone by the Read More …
Month: March 2016
African American History Tour – Savannah, GA
There aren’t many words to express the last leg of our journey before heading back to the state of Florida! We finished with Mr. Jamal Toure providing us with a two hour tour of the history of our African descendants and their significance in the birth of Savannah and across the world. It was an emotional Read More …
Day Five: Savannah State University
We’ve reached the last leg of “business” for our trip on the beautiful campus of Savannah State University! Take a look!
“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” – Sydney J. Harris
MLK National Historical Site
The MLK National Historic Site was a humbling experience. I can’t really event begin to put into words the impact of this visit on our students and chaperones. Just know that we all left the space with a desire to be greater, to do more, and to be thankful! The front of our college Read More …
Have a Coke and a Smile!
The title sums it all up! We toured and tasted over 100 samples of Coke from around the world, and laughed until our stomachs hurt! It was a blast. The smiling faces on these photos tells you the great time we had touring the facility but more importantly just enjoying each other. #cokeandsmile #worldofcocacola
Day Four: Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University was a major HIT with our students. It possessed the larger campus environment and urban flare but with a family bond that made you feel like you were with family. Every step we took was greeted with a smiling face, a hello or small words of encouragement for our students. It was Read More …
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
Morehouse College!!!
MISSION: The mission of Morehouse College is to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service. Our primary goal in visiting Morehouse…to show scores of men…black men, who exemplify discipline, leadership and service. Our students were able to see and experience that and more. There wasn’t much time to take photos Read More …
Spelman College!!!
Mission Statement: Spelman College, a historically Black college and a global leader in the education of women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students. Spelman empowers the whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and Read More …