Jarvis Christian University Names Herc Scholars
Jarvis Christian University in Hawkins, Texas has named four students as winners of “The Hercules Scholarship” as part of its on-going effort to help keep students in black schools.
The Hercules Scholarship is named after Joyner’s father, the late Hercules Joyner, who was a strong supporter of higher education. To be a candidate for the scholarship, students must be male, attend a Foundation “School of the Month”, have a grade point average of at least 3.0, and be a campus leader involved in the community with a career goal toward making a difference in the quality of life for his race. The scholars each receive a scholarship grant of $1,500 that is paid directly to their school to help offset their college expenses.
Here are January’s scholars:
Cory Hamilton is a senior biology major from Rowlett, Texas. This future medical doctor plans to serve those in need of excellent health care. At Jarvis, Hamilton is a National Science Scholar, is a member of Tri Beta and Beta Kappa Honor Societies, and the SGA. He lives by the motto: “Work smart; 10% of life is what you do, and 90% is how you accept it”.
Arsenio Brown is a freshman mathematics major from Newark, Calif. This future college professor plans to teach at a black college. He wants to encourage students to love math and its importance to our daily lives. At Jarvis, Brown mentors at a local youth center and does peer tutoring.
Lavaris Gaston is a freshman, nursing major from Fort Worth, Texas. This future anesthetic nurse plans to attend graduate school, become a traveling nurse, and ultimately direct an anesthesiology department at a major teaching hospital. At Jarvis, Gaston volunteers at a local elementary school and is a peer tutor to his fellow students.
Chanyce Tisdale is a freshman, mass communications major from Dallas, Texas. This honor student has a 3.8 GPA and plans to be a news anchor at a major network. At Jarvis, Tisdale volunteers at a local youth center, is a member of Student Government Association and the Pre-Alumni Council.
Tom Joyner Foundation Partners with Central State University to Launch Veterans Education Program
Tom Joyner, media personality and philanthropist, today announced the launch of the “Veterans Education Program” to increase the number of veterans attending black colleges and help them transition from college to work.
“With so many of our brothers and sisters serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and all around the world,” said Joyner, a graduate of Tuskegee University, “we want to make sure they know that HBCUs’ arms are open, ready to embrace them because that is want HBCUs do so well.”
Dr. John Garland, president, Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, donated $10,000 to the Foundation to jumpstart the Veterans Education program during last week’s “Red Tails Sky Show” event that promoted the release of George Lucas’ epic movie on the celebrated Tuskegee Airmen whose courageous act during World War II gained them a special place in America’s history.
“We’re not only talking about what we’re going to do for veterans, we’re presenting you this check for the veterans program,” said Garland, who spent five years in the Marine Corps and attended Central State, during the Tom Joyner Morning Show. “Back in the day, Central State was a veterans friendly university, and it still is today.”
The program offers support in the following areas:
- Education – Transition and veteran only environment
- Counseling – Coordination with Veteran Affairs
- Supportive Services – Housing, career, child care, and transitioning into mainstream life
To learn more about the Veterans Education Program, go to TomJoynerFoundation.org (http://tomjoynerfoundation.org)
The Fly Jock Tom Joyner Kicks Off Opening of ‘Red Tails’ Movie in Atlanta
Joyner Hosts Special Live, Broadcast Event With Tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen
Gathering Includes Salute by Current Day Soldiers to Famed World War II Fliers; Red Tails movie director and cast join other music/TV personalities including T.I., Tiny and Phaedra Parks
(Atlanta– January 20th) Tom Joyner, whose father Hercules was part of the Tuskegee Airmen program in World War II, today kicked off the opening of George Lucas’ epic movie release Red Tails about the courageous airmen in Atlanta, Georgia with a lively and e
motional live remote broadcast. At one point during the show, Joyner invited all of the current day soldiers to come to the front of the stage for a salute, followed by a parade of the soldiers saluting the Tuskegee Airmen in the front row.
The Tom Joyner Morning Show on Kiss 104.1 FM presented “The Tom Joyner Red Tails Sky Show presented by Wells Fargo” free show from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. from the Rialto Center for Performing Arts. After the show, the guests attended a free screening of the movie, sponsored by Wal-Mart. During one of the more touching moments this morning, veterans and current members of the United States armed forces saluted surviving Tuskegee Airmen attending the event.
The movie’s director, Anthony Hemingway (from the hit shows The Wire, Treme), Elijah Kelley (Hairspray) and Kevin 
Phillips (Mama, I Want to Sing) shared their excitement about portraying the airmen. Joyner also presented a short video tribute that he shot during his recent trip to Tuskegee University where he participated in the campus’ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration.
The most telling phrase about Joyner’s passion for the Tuskegee Airmen came when he said with pride, “I’m the son of the Tuskegee Airmen program.” He acknowledged the many descendants that become our leaders because of Tuskegee. Joyner and his cast were dressed in World War II/Tuskegee Airmen attire throughout the show. The four-hour show, hosted by Joyner, Sybil Wilkes and J. Anthony Brown, featured live performances by three major R&B acts – Ashanti, SWV and Estelle – and comedians Dominique, Huggy Lowdown and Chris Paul.
Despite a steady rain, a capacity crowd stood in long lines all night long to watch the live event that included a voter registration drive and the announcement of the Tom Joyner Foundation’s Veterans Education Program with a presentation by Brigadier General Mark Anthony Brown, US Air Force, and Dr. John Garland, president, Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Rapper T.I. and his wife, Tiny, who also star in “T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle” on VH1 attended the show along with Phaedra Parks from the popular “Atlanta Housewives” show also attended the show.
Red Tails is an action drama based on the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American World War II U.S. service members who faced segregation during the war. They were called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard. As the war in Europe continued to take its toll on Allied forces, the Pentagon brass moved forward with the development of untried and untested African-American pilots in the experimental Tuskegee training program. Against all the odds, the intrepid young airmen took to the skies to fight for their country. The movie stars Academy Award winner, Cuba Gooding Jr, Terrence Howard, NeYo, Tritan Wilds, Elijah Kelley and others. The official release date for the movie is Friday, January 20, 2012.
Check out the “Red Tails Sky Show” sponsored by Wells Fargo on BlackAmericaWeb.com.
About the Tom Joyner Morning Show and BlackAmericaweb.com
The nation’s #1 syndicated urban morning show, which airs in more than 105 markets reaching nearly 8 million listeners, has distinguished itself over the years as continuously giving back to its audience with quality programming, highly popular promotions, special events and philanthropy. Since 2004, Joyner has awarded millions in cash and prizes to contest winners and his Foundation has raised more than $60 million to help keep students in historically black colleges and universities. The Tom Joyner Morning Show with co-hosts Sybil Wilkes, J. Anthony Brown and senior news analyst Roland Martin, also features “Inside Her Story” with Jacque Reid; political commentary from Stephanie Robinson and Jeff Johnson; entertainment reports from Kevin Frazier, as well as comedic observations from D.L. Hughley and the Celebrity Snitch Huggy Lowdown. Joyner’s website, BlackAmericaWeb.com, has more than 1.5 million registered users.
On Dr. King’s Birthday, The Fly Jock Tom Joyner Salutes The Tuskegee Airmen
Media Personality Tom Joyner gives MLK Day Convocation at will Tuskegee University & Host Special Screening of “”, George Lucas’ Epic on Tuskegee Airmen
(DALLAS – January 16th, 2012) Tom Joyner, the top rated nationally syndicated morning radio show presented Martin Luther King Jr. Day Convocation at his alma mater, Tuskegee University, Monday, January 16.
Immediately after doing The Tom Joyner Morning Show from 6 AM to 10 AM ET, Joyner flew to Tuskegee, Alabama, made a speech that saluted Dr. King and the Tuskegee airmen, and then joined several leaders hosting a special screening and panel discussion of “Red Tails,” George Lucas’ new movie based on the legendary accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Joyner’s dad, Hercules, was part of the Tuskegee Airmen program, and his mother worked in the airmen’s office.
Joyner’s childhood buddy from Tuskegee and R&B legend Lionel Richie, award winning actor Terrence Howard – who stars in the film and Dr. Gilbert L. Rochon, Tuskegee University’s president were among the participants celebrating King’s birthday and the new movie.
In making his speech Joyner noted ,”I think it’s so fitting that we pay tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen on Dr. King’s birthday. Before Dr. King dared to sh
are his dream of a day when Black people and white people were considered equal in this country, a group of black men and women had the audacity to dream…and believe that they could fly.They didn’t stop with the dream though. They put the work in and saw it through. From their tenacity, a rural air strip and a flight training program grew into historic Moton Field and an elite all black squadron known as The Tuskegee Airmen. The history, mystique, and contributions of the Tuskegee Airman has been documented in many forms, museums, books, cable TV movies, and now a through the new feature film ‘Red Tails’.”
The full speech is posted on BlackAmericaweb.com: http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=blog_inner/36228/1573138/The%20Fly%20Jock
Red Tails is an action drama based on the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American World War II U.S. service members who faced 
segregation during the war. They were called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard. As the war in Europe continued to take its toll on Allied forces, the Pentagon brass moved forward with the development of untried and untested African-American pilots in the experimental Tuskegee training program. Against all the odds, the intrepid young airmen took to the skies to fight for their country. The movie stars Academy Award winner, Cuba Gooding Jr, Terrence Howard, NeYo and others. The official release date for the movie is Friday, January 20, 2012.
On Tuesday, Joyner will provide full details of another special event he will host of Atlanta on Friday, January 20 further salutes the Tuskegee Airmen and celebrate the movie, Red Tails.
About the Tom Jo
yner Morning Show and BlackAmericaweb.com
The nation’s #1 syndicated urban morning show, which airs in more than 105 markets reaching nearly 8 million listeners, has distinguished itself over the years as continuously giving back to its audience with quality programming, highly popular promotions, special events and philanthropy. Since 2004, Joyner has awarded millions in cash and prizes to contest winners and his Foundation has raised more than $60 million to help keep students in historically black colleges and universities. The Tom Joyner Morning Show with co-hosts Sybil Wilkes, J. Anthony Brown and senior news analyst Roland Martin, also features “Inside Her Story” with Jacque Reid; political commentary from Stephanie Robinson and Jeff Johnson; entertainment reports from Kevin Frazier, as well as comedic observations from D.L. Hughley and the Celebrity Snitch Huggy Lowdown. Joyner’s website, BlackAmericaWeb.com, has more than 1.5 million registered users.
Dr. Randal Pinkett, the Only African-American Winner of “The Apprentice”, Discusses Importance of Education, Technology
By Kam Williams
Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business and technology. He is the founder, chairman and CEO of his fifth venture, BCT Partners, a multimillion-dollar consulting firm headquartered in Newark, NJ that provides organizational development and capacity building services to public and nonprofit sector organizations.
