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Up Close & Personal With
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UPLIFTING OTHERS
RHONDA A. GLOVER’S passion for serving youth
began early – first helping care for her mother and siblings, then as a single mother with three children. To help ensure a better future, Rhonda earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Schoolcraft College. That education, plus her own hard work and dedication, led Rhonda to her current role as Executive Director for the National Association of Black Suppliers Scholarship Fund. In this position, Rhonda’s incredible energy and sharp business sense have created opportunities for hundreds of high-achieving young African Americans. Thank you, Rhonda, for always helping young people attain a brighter future. Registration for spring and summer classes opens Saturday, March 26. schoolcraft.edu
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Parental Control Teaching Starts In The Home
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Her Way: Shantera On Life And Creating An Experience For Black Women
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The “R” Word 5 Ways To Handle The Touchy Topic Of Racism With Your Children
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Little Sister Rises Up Fiction Story By Keith Owens
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