2022-2023 Next Generation of Black and Hispanic Farmers Scholarship Program Application Deadline May 15, 2022

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For Immediate Release Contact: John Boyd, Jr.              (434) 210-2286              Email: JBoyd@JohnBoydJr.com   BASKERVILLE, Va., February 21, 2022 Boyd Announces 2022-2023 Next Generation of Black and Hispanic Farmers Scholarship Program Application Deadline May 15, 2022 It is a privilege for the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) to administer a scholarship program to ensure the next generation of African-American/Black and Hispanic farmers receive the training and skills that will enable them to thrive in the agricultural industry. "Higher education provides essential tools, knowledge, and resources that will allow these scholars to continue their family farm legacy for future generations" says John Boyd, NBFA President.   The Next Generation of Black and Hispanic Farmers Scholarship (NGBHF) Program application deadline for the 2022-2023 academic year is May 15, 2022. In its first year, the NGBHF Scholarship Program awarded 4 scholarships. This year up to 10 scholarships will be awarded to eligible graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll or are enrolled in an agriculture program of study at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a commitment to engage in the family farm operation post college graduation. Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:   ● Be Black, African American or Hispanic high school student farmers with a verifiable family farm operation by the USDA Farm Service Agency;   ● Have a minimum high school grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent);  ● Meet academic and admissions criteria for post-secondary education (refer to application for specific criteria);  ● Commit to farming on the family farm upon college graduation.      Scholarship Award Includes:  ● Tuition provided for up to 30 credit hours per academic year to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln;  ● Campus-based housing (traditional hall, double occupancy);  ● All-access meal plan;  ● Mandatory fees per academic year;  ● Up to $1,000 in textbook funds per academic year.    Scholarship Requirements:  ● Be a full-time student by the 6th day of classes each semester at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln;  ● Enrolled in an approved degree program in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (Degree programs include: Agronomy, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Applied Science, Grassland Systems, Horticulture, Mechanized Systems Management);  ● Remain in good standing academically (a cumulative GPA no lower than 2.5) during the four-year course of study;  ● Remain in good standing administratively, with no student code of conduct and/or legal sanctions during the program;  ● Participate annually in the Emerging Leaders in Ag and Diversity program.     Apply NOW! Deadline May 15, 2002   Donate NOW to support the National Black Farmers Association. We are 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing advocacy, outreach and direct technical assistance to Black and other minority as well as small-scale family farmers.   NBFA Farmer's Emergency Debt Relief Request For Assistance     For interviews, please contact John Boyd at Johnwesleyboydjr@gmail.com or at 804-691-8528. http://BlackFarmers.org/ http://JohnBoydJr.com/   Kara Brewer Boyd, President, Association of American Indian Farmers AmericanIndianFarmers@gmail.com http://NativeAmericanFarmers.org/

 

Race for the Net. "...due to a lack of capital". February 2022

https://raceforthenet.com/book/ About the Book In 1993, an African American company achieved one of the most critical roles in technology history — opening access to the Internet and World Wide Web for the global community.  More than 4.2 billion people currently utilize the Internet today making it the most crucial technology of the 20th and 21st centuries adopting and changing of people’s lives around the world today and in the future.  No other company has had more to do with bringing the Internet to the global community than the original Network Solutions, an African American founded technology company. Tragically, due to a lack of capital, Network Solutions and the African American Community were unable to substantially reap the financial rewards. In 1995, during the period of significant internet growth, the founders were forced to sell the company for only $5 million. Then, in 2000, less than five years later, the company was sold again for $21 billion in what was, at that time, the largest sale of a non-telecommunications company in history. The inability of the founders to raise sufficient capital to allow them to maintain control of the company that opened the door for people around the world to use the Internet was a major business calamity!  RACE FOR THE NET tells the story of the origin and rise of Network Solutions, and the vision and sacrifices of its founders.  The book discusses issues related to their historical accomplishment and what led them to relinquish ownership of the company.  Additionally, the book looks at the future of the internet revolution, and the digitization and mechanization of our society. This book is an excellent read for those who want to know how the Internet became a public entity and how an African American company was responsible for linking the world. RACE FOR THE NET provides a “road map” for the reader on various areas that are still open for opportunities on the internet today. While pointing out shifting job opportunities and risks of future technology of the Internet of Things (IOT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is estimated that Internet technology provides more than $7 trillion to our economy today.