Tomeka Felder , Clark Atlanta University- c/o 2002, Education
Name : Tomeka Felder
HBCU : Clark Atlanta University
Graduation Year : 2002
Major : Education
Email : tomekafelder@gmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I'm a Cali girl that was introduced to an HBCU from my parents who are HBCU graduates also.
My husband and I met at CAU and have been married for 11 years.
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I went on a college tour and wanted to be around African American achievers and I heard great stories from my parents about their experiences. And at the time my brother attended Morehouse College
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
My experience was very rewarding being able to thrive away from home and seeing like minded individuals that were pursuing their education.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
I was in a culture shock and wanted to embrace the new adventure of being at CAU.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
Dr. Debois, Dr. Cummings and Mrs. T.
A day in the life of a teacher
How many “firsts” have you had at college ? What are they? (e.g. first road trip, first job interview, first love, first “F or A”, etc.)
Road trip to Miami and South Carolina
What was your happiest moment in your life to date?
Casual dating and later settling down with my husband m.
What situation in your life made you feel like you had arrived into woman/manhood?
Actually being grown and treated as a grown-up. First year on campus but thereafter living off campus, paying bills and being disciplined to study, study sessions, and going to work.
What adversities (hardships) have you overcome to become the strong person that you are?
Adversities, I was the first grandchild to graduate from a University/College.
What was your proudest moment in your life to date?
Walking across the stage and being on the deans list.
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Clark Atlanta University
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Students: 3,485
- Athletics: Clark Atlanta University competes within the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division II. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.
- Notable Alumni: Ralph Abernathy - 1951 - Civil rights activist** Brenda S. Banks - Archivist, Deputy Director of the Georgia Department of Archives and History and founder of Banks Archives Consultants** Bryan Barber - 1996 - Director of the 2006 film Idlewild** Kenya Barris - Creator and executive producer of ABC's Black-ish** Marva Collins - 1957 - Educator; founder and director of the Westside Preparatory School in Chicago, Illinois** Amanda Davis - News anchor at CBS 46 in Atlanta, Georgia** DJ Drama - 2000 - Music producer** Alexander Jefferson - 1942 - Retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and a member of the Tuskegee Airmen** Robert R. Jennings - President of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University** Henry C. "Hank" Johnson 1976 U.S. Congressman, Georgia 4th District Otis Johnson - 1969 - Mayor of Savannah, Georgia** Bomani Jones - 2001 - Sportswriter, Co-Host of Highly Questionable** Kenny Leon - 1978 - Tony Award winning Broadway and film director. Former artistic director of Atlanta's Alliance Theatre** Evelyn G. Lowery - American civil rights activist and leader; marched in the historic Selma to Montgomery March** Mason "Mase" Durrell Bethea - Rapper** Valeisha Butterfield Jones - 2000 - Founder and CEO of the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN), political strategist, youth and women’s activist, author and media personality** Eva Pigford - Model/actress; winner of America's Next Top Model Cycle 3** Nnegest Likke - Movie director and screenwriter** Jacque Reid - 1995 - Journalist** Pernessa C. Seele - Immunologist and the CEO and founder of Balm in Gilead, Inc.** C. Lamont Smith - Sports agent, the founder and president of All Pro Sports and Entertainment** Ella Gaines Yates - First African-American director of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System**
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