Rachel Jeantel, Trayvon Martin’s friend, is offered a full college scholarship

[Triana]

Tuesday morning on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Joyner offered an olive branch to the embattled teen, offering her a possible full scholarship to any HBCU through the Tom Joyner Foundation.

Joyner proclaimed, “Hi Rachel, this is Tom Joyner, I love you, I really do love you”, Jeantel, shyly giggles before responding, “I know.”

But, Jeantel didn’t know how much she was loved because, Joyner was soon to dramatically change her life in a matter of minutes, saying, “If you want to graduate from high school, and go to an HBCU, even if it’s not in Florida but especially Florida, like Florida Memorial, Edward Waters or FAMU, if you want to do that, I want to help you do that.”

Joyner did not only offer his assistance in college, he wants to help her get there, adding, “I will help you get tutors to get you out of high school, tutors to help you pass the SAT and I will give you a full ride scholarship to any HBCU you’d like.”

Jeantel, who we later learned was in shock from the offer, simply responded “thank you.”

Later in the interview, Jeantel hinted that she might pursue a career in law enforcement but she reminded Joyner and the crew she “doesn’t like bodies” or funerals.

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[Vinca]

1. I hate to seem like a dim bulb, but what's an HBCU college?

[frazzled]

2. Historically Black Colleges & Universities /nt

[fadedrose]

3. Something like Harbor Beach Community College

Just a guess, ours here is SCCC.....St. Clair Community College

[JustAnotherGen]

4. No - Historically Black

Think Tuskeegee, Howard, Spelman, etc. etc.

[fadedrose]

5. Thank you for the correction...

But are those initials correct? I'd have guessed HBCC, for Historicallly Black Communlty College? What does the "U" stand for in HBCU college?

A full scholarship would be 4 years, not 2 like a community college, so I am way off base here....sorry. Just ignore me.

[JustAnotherGen]

8. No

You've heard of the Tuskeegee Airmen - right? My father earned his Bachelor's at Tuskeegee. My Grandfather was a grad of Morehouse, Grandmamma Spelman. Four year colleges. Of the 33 in my generation 28 went to a mix of Howard U, Morehouse, and Spelman.

South Carolia State at Orangeburg is also HBC. I think the extra C might be a typo. .
I'm not aware of any two year HBC's.

My feeling - if she can get into the school that this man is most likely an alumni of or affiliated with - good for her! Her life may have changed forever because of this case - and no better place to polish that sparkly diamond than at a place like Howard. She's a diamond - immerse her in an environment of the elite - she's going to sparkle!

[fadedrose]

12. I watched the interviewe with Joyner last night

and I think he's sincere and has the wherewithall to help her.

It's nice that out of this tragedy, anyone would profit.

Your family is a remarkable one.

[rppper]

17. There is Bethune Cookman here in Daytona beach...

20 minutes from Sanford....great band...the BCU/FAMU games is always exciting....

[JustAnotherGen]

18. Another Great Example!

Mary Mcleod Bethune's legacy!

[rppper]

22. They've (BCC) have spent a lot of money and effort...

Cleaning up the neighborhood around the college...The college is located in what was one of the most run down sections of Daytona. They've done a great job in the last few years Turning the area around. Their nursing program is top rate.

[Cronus Protagonist]

6. I always thought she was the most credible witness

In fact, she was the only one, IMHO.

[Hoyt]

7. The ridicule she got was undeserved. If you did not see her on Piers Morgan last night,

you have to see it. She was delightful I thought. Would have been nice to have a friend like her when I was teenager.

I heard people criticizing the way she talked. Morgan asked her if it was a dental problem. She said something like, "No, it is a jaw bone problem. There is surgery, but you basically can't talk for a year, and I'm not quite ready for that."

I wish her well, unlike most of the characters in that trial.

[JI7]

10. O'Mara has something odd with the way he speaks also

but only one is seen as something lower in terms of intelligence/culture because of it.

[JustAnotherGen]

27. I think it's the fact

That O'Mara's mouth is where most people take a crap from? Ya think?

[Catherine Vincent]

15. Right. I saw a bit of her interview on Morgan

And you can tell that she had some kind of dental problem or with her jaw.

[Cha]

9. Rachel Jeantel is one Cool young woman! This

warms my heart and brings tears to me eyes.

Bless Tom Joyner for being there for Rachel!

Mahalo, Triana~

[JustAnotherGen]

19. +100000

Cha - as usual gets positive intent and goodwill towards all right!

[Quantess]

11. After what she was subjected to, she deserves something nice to happen to her.

I felt bad for her.

[Paladin]

13. Good. I hope it happens for her. (nt)

[Catherine Vincent]

14. Very nice of Joyner

To reach out to this young lady like that. Awesome!

[CreekDog]

16. I'm surprised he didn't offer her a scholarship to Hillman

[JustAnotherGen]

20. You are kidding me right?

That's not funny.

Nobody prevented you from attending a HISTORICALLY black college.

Hell - I went to a HISTORICALLY WHITE MALE ONLY university - Niagara . . . and I dealth with being a black minority woman there. It wasn't a big deal - and I had a really positive experience. I can't think of one racial incident there during my college days -and the Priests who ran the place had zero tolerance for stupidity.

[Capt. Obvious]

25. That sounds like a different world

[JustAnotherGen]

26. Yep

because she could only get into a fictional college. *sniff*

[CreekDog]

29. no, because it's probably the only HBCU that Joyner has heard of

[JustAnotherGen]

30. n/t

[mstinamotorcity2]

23. Why are people surprised???

Tom Joyner has been doing this almost 20 years now. For him to offer this scholarship is just how Mr. Joyner is!!!!!! He has been raising money for scholarships to HBCU as long as they have been calling him the FLY JOCK. Some of us need to get out more or listen to different kinds of radio programs to broaden their horizons

[Sunlei]

24. much love & luck Jeantel. Nice to see something very good rise from the tragic death of Travon

[alp227]

28. I did NOT know she did not finish high school

I thought she as 19 y/o already graduated. But good on Tom.