A Better Chance TV...with Mz Mo!

Monique Robinson
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Educational Conversations with Scholars in Mind. "Our mission is to empower and uplift scholars pursuing higher education at HBCUs, ensuring they have the resources, support, and opportunities needed for a successful future. Through mentorship, scholarship programs, and community engagement, we strive to create a pathway to excellence, fostering academic achievement, leadership development, and a strong sense of cultural identity. Together, we are building a brighter future for young scholars, strengthening the legacy of HBCUs, and fueling positive change in our communities."

  1. Oct 24

    Scholarships, College Prep Classes, And A 50-50 Raffle Update

    Big goals need real-world plans and today I’m bringing a whole list of updates you can actually use. From a 50-50 raffle that supports our scholarship fund to college prep classes that keep students moving toward their final destination, I’m laying out what’s happening at A Better Chance and how you can plug in if you care about historically Black colleges and universities. We also talk about ways to celebrate and strengthen the HBCU community beyond the campus gates. I share details on nominating someone for our HBCU icon and community awards, plus an early look at the HBCU Explorer, a tool designed to help students explore HBCUs and compare key factors like tuition, dorm life, and outcomes as they build an action plan. If you’re searching for HBCU resources, college readiness, and scholarship opportunities, this is the kind of practical conversation that helps families move from “we hope” to “we’re ready.” Then I get personal and announce a new realistic fiction novel I wrote for teens and young adults, The Violets On The Yard. The story is built to spark honest conversations about finding your tribe, navigating change, and what students wish they knew before leaving home. I’m also looking for a youth group or book club (16+) to do a guided book study with journaling prompts and reflection, and I share the launch of our HBCU Author Club to spotlight more voices. If you liked these updates, subscribe, share this with a student or parent who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find our HBCU scholarships and college prep work. What support does your future college student need most right now? Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  2. Oct 17

    Who Told You College Was Out Of Reach

    Twenty-one years ago, this work started with a few students and one big problem: kids were being told college was out of reach. Now A Better Chance for You Futures Incorporated hits its 21st anniversary, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how by honoring Takisha’s birthday, telling the real origin story, and putting scholarships and HBCU opportunity front and center. If you care about college access, HBCU culture, and building community around Black student success, this conversation is for you.  We bring on Dr. Mary Gaucher to talk about collaboration and the power of educators writing together in Voices of Education Volume 2. The book becomes a springboard for a bigger point: representation in education matters, and our lived experiences as mentors, teachers, and advocates can become tools students use to survive and thrive. We also share what we’re creating next, including new writing projects inspired by the anthology and a realistic fiction novel about friendship and the hard parts of transitioning through college.  Then we get to the moment our scholars have been waiting on: the Takisha A. Davis Scholarship Award stipend announcements. We talk homecoming season, finding your tribe, juggling work and campus life, and why leadership doesn’t require a title. You’ll also hear why our monthly virtual HBCU prep classes focus on the first 30 days of school, and why preserving Black history through Historically Black Colleges and Universities feels urgent right now.  If you got value from this, subscribe, share the episode with a parent or student, and leave a review so more scholars can find this community. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  3. Sep 4

    A Parent’s View Of A Scholarship Journey

    A student lands on campus and immediately starts building momentum and the rest of us have to ask: is that talent, training, or pure persistence? We’re in the “final countdown” for the Takisha A. Davis Scholarship, and the spotlight turns to a finalist who just arrived at Morgan State University and is already moving like she has a plan she refuses to abandon. We talk through what she’s studying and why it’s so rare: coastal science and policy with a computer science minor, tied to underwater robotics, drones, and marine conservation. That mix of environmental science and tech skills opens doors in research, internships, and real world problem solving. You’ll also hear how she handled dual enrollment while still in high school and why she treats every opportunity like a step that stacks, not a one time win. Then we bring in a family voice that changes the whole tone. Her sister shares what it feels like to watch her leave home, how their relationship grew after years of distance, and why independence is sometimes the healthiest next chapter. The advice lands in two directions: for seniors chasing scholarships, internships, and jobs, stay persistent and don’t let “no” be the final answer; for adults navigating their 20s, give yourself grace, take your time, and allow the pivot when your path changes. If you care about HBCU journeys, college scholarships, STEM success stories, and the mindset it takes to keep going, hit play now. Subscribe, share this with a student or a sibling cheering from the sidelines, and leave a review with the best advice you’ve ever gotten. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  4. Sep 2

    How Black Women Entrepreneurs Turn Setbacks Into Power

    Change is usually loud, inconvenient, and badly timed and it still might be the best thing that ever happens to your work. We talk with Dr. Monique Robinson about embracing change with courage and learning to treat disruption as fertile ground for growth, especially for Black women entrepreneurs and educators carrying big visions and real responsibilities. Along the way, we pause for a simple group affirmation to reset your mindset and get you focused on what you can control. We dig into why purpose is your superpower. Purpose is not a job title or a trendy slogan; it’s the steady fuel that keeps you moving when the doors close, the plans shift, or the results come slower than you hoped. Dr. Robinson shares how the middle of COVID became a turning point where she birthed new work, including launching community-centered initiatives tied to education and opportunity. If you’re building a purpose-driven business, leading a nonprofit, or trying to find your next move, you’ll hear how passion becomes a real diagnostic tool for alignment. We also talk about identity as strength, education as empowerment, and the power of community. We challenge the idea that support has to be complicated: sharing resources, showing up for each other’s events, mentoring consistently, and building networks that make room for everyone to rise. Dr. Robinson also highlights upcoming books and community events, plus practical guidance for students considering HBCUs, including the Get Educated common Black College app pathway. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share this with a founder who needs a mindset reset, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. What’s one change you’re ready to stop fighting and start using? Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  5. Sep 2

    Live Trivia Night For HBCU Fans

    We hit the “go live” button and immediately learned why we don’t do it often: tech issues, surprise guests, and a chat that turns into a full-on talent show. The challenge is simple and chaotic on purpose. Join us on camera to sing the “A Different World” theme, or jump into Kahoot for a rapid trivia run that mixes Hillman College facts with real HBCU history.  Between laughs, we keep the mission front and center. We celebrate the Takisha A. Davis scholarship finalists and share how to support the work through donations. We also lay out what’s coming up in San Antonio, including Family Night at the Davis Scott Family YMCA on September 25, plus a community watch party vibe that brings different generations together. We’re honest about why this matters: HBCU culture doesn’t stay strong by accident, and students need fun, visible, welcoming reasons to imagine themselves on those campuses.  We also bring practical resources, including a spotlight on the Common Black College App for students exploring Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Then Leon Prime jumps in with details on the State Fair Classic bus trip to Dallas for Grambling State vs Prairie View A&M, with the full experience on deck: concerts, Battle of the Bands, and that classic HBCU energy.  If you want a mix of nostalgia, community announcements, and friendly competition, press play. Subscribe, share this with an HBCU alum who talks big, and leave a review, then tell us: are you joining next week to sing, to play Kahoot, or to do both? Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  6. Aug 30

    From San Antonio To Dallas For The State Fair Classic

    Fifty thousand people, a full day at the Texas State Fair, and two marching bands ready to take halftime personally. We sit down with Leon Fry to map out a culture-packed HBCU weekend built around the State Fair Classic in Dallas, Texas, featuring Prairie View A&M vs Grambling State University, plus a bus trip option that makes it easier to roll out from San Antonio and nearby cities. If you’ve never experienced a major HBCU classic, this is the kind of event that turns curiosity into motivation fast.  We also talk about what it takes to keep HBCU advocacy alive year round, not just during homecoming season. Leon shares how he found Grambling through the band and why that sense of belonging still matters for students who need a real support system. We connect the dots between culture, recruitment, scholarships, and the everyday work of showing up for young people who are trying to choose a college path with confidence.  Then we switch gears into community building with a Different World reboot watch party and family night vibes, including trivia and a theme song sing off. It’s fun on the surface, but the goal is serious: get youth serving organizations in the same room so families can find resources, students can ask questions, and more kids can picture themselves on an HBCU campus.  If you enjoy conversations about HBCUs, college access, Black excellence, and community driven events that actually move the needle, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  7. Aug 1

    David’s Way Creates Real Community Inclusion

    School ends, but life doesn’t and for many young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, that moment can feel like the supports vanish overnight. We’re back with big September updates, and then we get personal with Kiva Nalls and Tommy Nalls, the husband-and-wife team behind David’s Way, a new nonprofit focused on empowering young adults with intellectual and developmental delays through true community inclusion. Their mission starts with their son David’s story and turns into a blueprint for what families actually need after students age out of secondary education. We dig into the real transition gap: finding stable work, being accepted for who you are, and building confidence when society underestimates ability. Kiva and Tommy share what they learned firsthand, including how patience and consistent support can unlock skills that others miss. They also explain what “Davids Way” stands for and the kind of environment they’re building, one that helps participants identify passions, practice life skills, and grow job-ready strengths in a technology-driven world. You’ll also hear practical ways to connect and help, from donations like laptops, tablets, school supplies, and life-skills materials to encouragement and sharing the word ahead of their grand opening in Burnet, Texas. Kiva also points families toward an ISS waiver program paid through insurance, a reminder that services may be available even when budgets are tight. If you care about disability services, special education transitions, inclusive employment, and community support that’s more than talk, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the mission. What support do you wish existed when school ended? Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  8. Jul 15

    Monique Robinson Shares ABCY Milestones Then Debuts MzMo' Music

    A surprise package hits the mailbox and suddenly the show turns into something you can’t script: real gratitude, real emotion, and a reminder that the people from your past can show up right on time. I’m Monique Robinson, and I’m sharing important updates for A Better Chance for Youth, including the wins, the growing pains, and the community partnerships that keep our scholars moving forward.    We talk through this year’s HBCU send-off support, why I’m grateful for board members past and present, and how partners like the Urban League helped us provide practical essentials that make college life easier. I also give a clear update on the Takeisha A. Davis Scholarship, including the first cut and what it means to keep going even when you don’t make the first round. If you care about HBCU readiness, scholarship guidance, and youth mentorship in the community, this is the kind of behind-the-scenes clarity families rarely get.    Then the episode shifts into a special treat: MzMo Music. After losing my writing coach, I found a new way to cope, process, and tell the truth through songwriting. You’ll hear songs about love, boundaries, consistency, betrayal, healing, faith, sisterhood, and Black Queen energy, plus where to stream the catalog on major platforms. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review with the song theme you want me to create next. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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Educational Conversations with Scholars in Mind. "Our mission is to empower and uplift scholars pursuing higher education at HBCUs, ensuring they have the resources, support, and opportunities needed for a successful future. Through mentorship, scholarship programs, and community engagement, we strive to create a pathway to excellence, fostering academic achievement, leadership development, and a strong sense of cultural identity. Together, we are building a brighter future for young scholars, strengthening the legacy of HBCUs, and fueling positive change in our communities."

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  • Creator
    Monique Robinson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 A Better Chance TV...with Mz Mo!
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