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  Date / Time: 8/3/2009 4:51 AM UTC

  Reporters Roundtable with Cheryl Smith with HBCU alumni chapters LIVE from Harwood 609
  

  Today’s show was LIVE from Harwood 609 and the show is dedicated to Atty. DeMetris Sampson.  A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, a Link and activist, Ms. Sampson just donated $50,000 to Paul Quinn College.  Now that’s big news!  At a time when folks are sitting back questioning the relevance of historically Black Colleges, Ms. Sampson, who isn’t an alum makes such a significant contribution.  Usually if you hear about a large donation of that magnitude, it’s usually from an entertainer or athlete.  To give your donation to Paul Quinn, log on to www.supportpqc.com.

   

  The show opened with Bilal giving health tips.  Jasmine was on support but did not give a news update.  Christie B was producing for the vacationing Juliette.

   

  The focus today was on HBCUS.  In the house were

   

  DALLAS METROPLEX COUNCIL OF BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS - President Maxine Luster

  GRAMBLING - Harmona P. Epps, Rev. Earl L. Wilson and Busby Sanders

  FAMU - Terrence Hunt

  PRAIRIE VIEW A&M - Meeka Cooper, Daniel Anderson and District Attorney Craig Watkins

  XAVIER - Troy Gray

  Clark Atlanta - Jamille Bradfield

  LANGSTON - Jasmine Patrick

  PAUL QUINN - Jessica P. Byars

  and Groove Phi Groove member Brian James

   

  Special guest Dr. Rani Whitfield, who is known as “Tha Hip Hop Doctor,” is also a graduate of Southern University and Meharry Medical School.  He will be at Six Flags on Saturday, August 8 with Kirk Franklin in concert and he will open discussing how to prevent strokes.  Dr. Whitfield talked about obesity, exercising and smoking.  He is currently on “The Fight of Our Life Health Tour,”-- a seven city tour that brings together gospel music and stroke awareness. It's a partnership between Kirk Franklin, Power To End Stroke and local businesses.

  Find out more about The Hip Hop Doctor at www.h2doc.com.

   

  President Luster talked about the Dallas Metroplex Council of Black Alumni Associations and its 22 paid chapters.  The organization gave out 33 scholarships and will be having the Jimmy Walker Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament fundraiser on August 22.  For more information, log on to www.dmcbaa.org

   

  District Attorney Watkins talked about notable Prairie View A&M alums like L.A. Bedford and Berlaind Brashear.  He also applauded the work being done by Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell, who is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.  (The two pledged the fraternity at the same time but different schools).

  DA Watkins will be holding a town hall meeting/debate  on Tuesday, August 4 at 7p.m. at Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 Wheatland Road, to discuss recent budget cuts in Dallas County. 

  “We have brought justice to Dallas County,” said DA Watkins. “We’re taking our argument to the people.”

   

   

  Next we talked with FAMU.  D/FW alumni president Hunt said there are 58 people from the Dallas area

  going to FAMU and there will be a reception, and Rattler Family Unity Night on Saturday and Rattler Worship at Friendship-West on Sunday. For more information about FAMU Alumni Association,  www.dfwfamualumni.org

   

  Grambling Alumni President Sanders said the chapter awarded $12,000 in scholarships.  On August 29, the chapter will have its HBCU Kickoff Brunch on August 29 at 11am at the Hilton Lincoln Centre. For tickets or more information, log on to www.gsudallas.com

   

  David Anderson and Rev. Wilson talked about Groove Phi Groove and upcoming events, including a scholarship fundraiser and a coat drive.  We will be collecting coats at the LIVE broadcast on October 4, from Harwood 609.

   

  Meeka attended Prairie View and she also works for New York Life Insurance Company and she educates

  communities on maintaining healthy lifestyles. She can be reached at 214-287-6668 or mmcooper@ft.nylife.com.  She also said that the National Society of Black Engineers will meet on Sept. 8.

   

  Troy Gray says the Xavier alumni association has been in existence in the area since 1990 and they hold monthly meetings.  He pointed out that Xavier’s President Norman C. Francis has been president for 40 years making him the longest tenured college president in the country.  Also Surgeon General nominee Regina Benjamin attended Xavier..

  On August 8 at 2p.m. the chapter will have a reception for incoming freshmen and they will award a scholarship. For more information about Xavier, log on to http://alumni.xula.edu/Page.aspx?pid=210&chid=29 or www.xula.edu

   

  Shoutouts --

   

  - Vernell and Debra Sturns married last night and my escort was Tony

  - Happy Birthday to Annie Rose

  - Glenna Smith Family Reunion --Michelle Burton, Rick, Billy and Shirley.  Rev. Les Smith gave the inspiration message at the Marriott Market Center.  Rev. Smith is the pastor of North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship in Richardson, TX.

  - Dallas DISD Trustee Ron Price is having a “National and historic” press conference on August 4 at 1 p.m. at Daniel Chappie James.

  - Billy G of Harwood 609 for providing the $5.41 breakfast featuring chicken and waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, grits and biscuits.
  

  - A special shout-out to members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. as they deal with high profile issues that are not good for the organizations.We need to keep the organization and its members lifted in prayer and no one should be finding pleasure in the headlines.

  Until next time,  

  Wherever you go, Whoever you talk to and Whatever you do, Don’t Believe the Hype.

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