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The Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association is raising money to support students access to college and every little bit helps. This cause means a lot to us, and we believe that we can make a difference together. We welcome any contribution that is received. For a donation of $35, you will receive a special reception invitation to interact with other HBCU alums, supporters and Program Partners. Thanks!

This online fundraiser is to support the Council's effort of providing college admission access to many deserving students. One of the main goals through the HBCU College Fair program is to increase college enrollment in under-served and under-represented populations of the community.

Collaborating with the Higher Education Compact of Greater Cleveland and the Ohio College Application Month Initiative, dollars raised will support students with the application fee ($35) of the Common Black College Application. This one application is shared with 50 select Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Donate Now.

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Quelina M. Jordan, MBA/M.Ed, is a proud graduate of Central State University and alumnus of Howard University. Prior to her employment as a NFTE certified entrepreneurship teacher, she founded Centralian Consulting Services -- an information management/technology consulting company that helps organizations adapt, adopt and advance performance. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Chante’ Spencer-Bridgeman, M.Ed. is a proud graduate of Tennessee State University class of 2003. She serves as the recording secretary of the Tennessee State University Alumni Association Greater Cleveland Chapter and is a member of the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association. Chante’ also serves as the Co-Chair of the UNCF 5K Walk/Run for Education. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and an educator of 15 years with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

An administrative hearing officer with Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services, Laquita M, Taylor earned her BA in Economics/Business Administration from Tougaloo College and a MBA from Jackson State University. Mrs. Taylor proudly serves as both the Treasurer for the Ohio Alumni Association of Tougaloo College and National Council of Negro Women, Western Reserve Section.

7th Annual FirstEnergy
Destination HBCU: Send-Off
Date: Sunday, June 30, 2019
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Location: Cleveland Metroparks, South Chagrin Reservations - Shelterhouse Picnic Area (Squaw Rock)
37374 Miles Road, Bentleyville, OH 44022
GPS Coordinates: 41.416556, -81.420201

Description: The send-off is designed for all Cleveland area college-bound freshmen students and upperclassmen returning to a Historically Black College or University in the fall of 2019. The send-off is the closing activity of the council’s annual commitment to providing wraparound educational support services to aid students to reach the “Destination HBCU” of their choice. This event and the support of our partners and donors will enable us to continue to do the work that we do in the name of our individual and collective institutions.

Each year, the group host an annual HBCU College Fair, which attracts nearly 5,000 participants from the greater Cleveland community and beyond – reaching as far as Ontario, Canada. The ultimate intent of the fair is to increase college enrollment among under-served and underrepresented youth. This event is followed by the “I’ve Been Accepted, Now What?” workshop to support students and parents through the financial aid and scholarship preparation process. Then to the celebration of graduation and enrollment to the HBCU.

Attention All HBCU Students:

At a given point prior to the event, you will need to provide confirmation of enrollment (i.e. copy/screenshot of enrollment fee paid receipt, cancelled check, student ID, or other verifiable confirmation notice for the Fall of 2019) to be eligible for any major gifts, footlocker, gift cards and/or prizes. Understand that these incentives are on a first come, first serve basis and subject to availability while supplies last.
In addition to the proof of eligibility, all students will need to adhere to the following expectations (failure to do may forfeit any incentives available):

Must check-in no later than by 3:00pm
Participate in activities (i.e. group photos, games, networking, etc.)
Student must be actively present to be eligible to win (Parent/Family members CAN NOT accept on the behalf of a student)
Cannot leave before 5:30pm

ROMONA ROBINSON
Honorary Chair
Lincoln University (Missouri)

Romona Robinson is an eight time Emmy award winning anchor, speaker and author of A Dirt Road to Somewhere.

She is one of the most respected and admired journalists in northeast Ohio and was inducted into the Press Club of Cleveland's Journalism Hall of Fame in 2016. She is winner of the prestigious Edward R Murrow Award along with her station, WOIO-TV 19, where she serves as primary anchor. She received EWAW's 2017 Alpha Woman Award, given to women who exemplify power in their field and uses it to empower women.

Her tireless work in the community with children, women and diversity issues, has earned her many prestigious awards. The YWCA's Women of Achievement, The Diversity in Media Award and many more. For 20 years, she has served as Honorary Chair of the Komen Race for the Cure. She's most proud of creating Romona's Kids in 1990, a program to highlight and encourage children to realize their full potential.

With over 30 years of broadcast and speaking experience, Romona has also traveled the country covering and interviewing presidents and world leaders. In 2011, she garnered an exclusive interview with President Barack Obama. Romona has gained the trust of viewers for her integrity and unbiased reporting and is known and loved throughout northeast Ohio for her community service and powerful and very real message as a motivational speaker..

Romona earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. Romona credits LU for providing her with an excellent education that provided the skills and requirements she needed for a long and successful career.