Afrocentric Learning Tools

It’s not often that black college students get to see their experiences in the media, so it’s especially great when such an opportunity arises.

$27.99
A Different World ..

From the creators of the top-rated THE COSBY SHOW comes A DIFFERENT WORLD, a fresh funny situation comedy that follows the triumphs, trials, and tribulations of students of […]

International Financial Aid seems to be a good website
EduPass – Financial Aid for International Students (a lot of good information)

Getting into college costs money. Application fees, private tutors, SAT preparation, all these things and more can add up to big bucks. Here a few web resources for parents and students interested in applying to college on a limited budget.

SAT Fees and Fee Wavers
The Key1 and Key2 are free cds about Historically Black Colleges and […]

Every young adult has the potential to be the world’s next Triple Threat: Intelligent, Talented, and Successful. The key to T3 status is self-determination and parental support. Go beyond covering the academic bases in and outside of school. Find those extra-curricular activities and keep exploring. Get on board with college preparation and start building a […]

Step up and go to college with the help of Dr. Boyce Watkins, best know for his books and public speakings geared towards helping African American students succeed in college. Check out Dr. Watkin’s Tips for Students

$11.04
Quick and Dirty Se..

Quick and Dirty Secrets of College Success: A Professor Tells It All
This book provides inside […]

An opportunity can often be so close we can taste it, but too secret for us to find it. This is very common with respect to academic opportunities for people of color. Lacking proper promotion, funding, and advertising, many noteworthy programs become no more than word-of-mouth myths. For this reason msoy is dedicated to sharing […]

If you would like to learn about African American Sororities and Fraternities here are two good web resources:

The Black Greek Network
Black On Campus
Search Black Directory of Black Sororities and Fraternities

From first generation applicants to Mr. Harvard’s great-great-grandchildren every student has questions, and every parent wants the answers. What school is the right school? What is the application process like? Who can get financial aid? Where do people go for help? It’s normal to feel like you are caught in a whirlwind of questions. These […]

Shacoya had dreams of graduating High School, going on to college, and reaching her dreams of success. Check out Shacoya’s story in her freevibe.com national advertisement. It’s great to see tv ads promoting Black Students with goals and aspirations.

$8.77
The Hip Hop Genera..

This is a great read for anyone who is interested in the hip-hop culture. It is particuclarly good for parents to read, who are interested in finding out what today’s young people are thinking and where their head is at, so to speak.
 
Read a previous post of mine on Africanamerica.org: The […]