The motivator for writing this novel is the overall existence of historically black colleges & universities (HBCUs)! Being a product of Central State University in Wilberforce OH, I love the legacy these schools were founded upon. The fact that HBCU 's came into being during times of great struggle for African American in this country makes them more then simply institutions of higher learning! They are historical landmarks and the new generation of young adults need to see the light that shines from these schools. My book will entertain and hopefully shed light on the real life instances youth encounter when away at college. I also hope readers get the offering of a thorough understanding of the vitality of these instutitions.  

Nominated for "Poet of the Year" in 2000 by Poetry.com

2 TIME WINNER - SPIRIT of DETROIT AWARD

LITERARY RELEASES BY: Ms. Tracie E. Christian The Black College Sabbatical - Fall Quarter released December 2007 Urban Verses - Poetry TO Make Yu Say Hmmm... released in April 2008 on Publicbookshelf.com The Black College Sabbatical - Winter Quarter released February 2009 The Black College Sabbatical - Spring Quarter released July 2009

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The Black College Sabbatical - FALL QTR.