From A&T To PhD Scholarship Fundraiser: How A&T Gave Dr. Ebony O. McGee Battle Armor

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Ever wondered how an HBCU shapes the future of its students? Join us in this special edition of Entrepreneur Appetite as we celebrate Dr. Langston Clark's 40th birthday and his mission to secure 40 new donors for the From A&T to PhD Endowed Scholarship at North Carolina A&T State University. Our guest, Dr. Ebony O. McGee from Johns Hopkins University, shares her remarkable journey from the South Side of Chicago to earning her PhD. Hear her discuss the critical role of mental health for high-achieving students of color, the community support at A&T, and how these experiences have shaped her success. Testimonials from A&T alumni underscore the transformative impact of HBCUs on personal and academic growth, making this episode an inspiring listen.
We'll also explore Dr. McGee's captivating academic journey, beginning as a math teacher at various city colleges and navigating the complexities of predominantly white institutions. Learn how postdoctoral positions at the University of Chicago and Northwestern University positioned Dr. McGee as a preeminent STEM education scholar. Dr. McGee explains how her time as an undergraduate at A&T provided crucial "racial battle armor," enriching her mental and physical well-being and reinforcing self-confidence. The episode highlights the significance of nurturing environments during developmental periods and the scholarship's mission to support educators in graduate studies, offering invaluable insights for current and aspiring scholars alike.

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1. From A&T To PhD Scholarship Fundraiser: How A&T Gave Dr. Ebony O. McGee Battle Armor (00:00:00)

2. Celebrating Black Business and Education (00:00:15)

3. Navigating Academia (00:13:05)