THE FURUEW IS NOW: UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL DIVERSITY
In the new millennium America has truly become a melting pot. But many of us still believe that our country is land of “Ozzie& Harriet,” “The Brady Bunch” or even “Good Times”. The United States has in fact become a country where the local high school jock could have a name like Javier, Avinish or Obama, and the campus sweetheart might easily be Bala, Mih-ho or Liya. This workshop will provide participants with a new confidence about the global age that we’re living in. Methods will be introduced that will help groups find a common ground with people from different backgrounds or who have different points of view.
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UNDERSTANDING THE DATING MATRIX
Dating is an important rite of passage, and an essential part of the college experience. But for many wide-eyed students, the experience is, not surprisingly fraught with overwhelming challenges, especially in today’s landscape. Understanding the Dating Matrix is a fun and interactive presentation that will provide students with the tools to navigate and manage this coming of age activity.  For more information click here…

Topics Covered include:
Dating Options – Understanding the different types of dating styles and structures encountered on college campuses.
Rules of Engagement – Understanding popular dating trends on college campuses.
Self Awareness – Learning how dating can benefit your college experience.
Staying Focus – How to balance on campus dating with the rest of your college life.

PREPARING FOR THE 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL
Settling into a new environment is never easy. How do we teach young people our kids to start and live each day with genuine energy and focused direction?  How do we increase young people’s connectivity to school life and academic achievement?  By grounding them with a sense of self and purpose…  Preparing for the 1st Day of School will learn confidence in how to deal thrive in new environments. For more information click here…

AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE INITIATIVE   
How do we encourage young Black males in building a bridge to empowerment and manhood? How do we empower them with character, confidence and a sense of purpose? How do we help young Black males to appreciate the power of their self-image and identity? WE begin by teaching Black males how to develop a lifestyle that works for them. The African American Male Initiative will provide African American Males with tools to enhance their journey into manhood.
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ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:

UNDERSTANDING RACE IN AMERICA
Based on his forthcoming book, “Family Affair: Deconstructing the African American Community” (Agate), Robertson moderates this provocative discussion that delves into the psyche of African-Americans. Presentation points includes: a) an examination of the themes and issues that have shaped the African American identity. b) Setting the record straight on misconceptions held towards African Americans. c) Finding self-love, respect and value in the Black community.

TAPPING INTO YOUR WRITING POTENTIAL
This highly interactive workshop introduces effective applications for how writing can be used as a “confidence booster” and a tool for influence and empowerment. From long form texts, short stories, essays and poems, students will be given a new understanding of the role that writing can play in transforming their personal and professional lives.

LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX IN THE AGE OF HIV/AIDS AND OTHER STDs
This engaging and highly interactive program stimulates students into “honest talk” about sexuality and sexual behavior. The program highlights many of the themes and messages presented in his NAACP Image Award nominated anthology “Not in My Family: AIDS in the African American Community”. The presentation will deliver a human face to HIV/AIDS and other STDS in a way that college students can relate to. Students are also introduced to methods for how they can partner with their local health institutions in lowering the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases on campus and in their home communities.