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Things are on the move at The Gloucester Institute. Thank you to all who include us as a part of your regular giving and prayers. We are in need of both! We just learned this morning of a major gift ..... 
IN THIS ISSUE:
· Entrepreneurship and Integrity
· Why We host Moton Forums
· Quotes from Entrepreneurs
· How you can partner with The Gloucester Institute
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“I think this whole experience has inspired me more to achieve and excel in all my endeavors.
Campus Leaders from each of Virginia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities converged on Holly Knoll the weekend prior to Thanksgiving for the Gloucester Institute’s third Emerging Leaders Weekend.
The theme of the weekend was“Why what you believe is important.” The students participated in symposiums and breakout sessions lead by Richmond business leader Kenneth Johnson, North Carolina educator and business leader Darin Waters, and Washington DC non-profit leaders Dean Nelson and Amani Council.
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The 43 attendees from Hampton University, Norfolk State University, St. Paul’s College and Virginia State University, and Virginia Union University included: student body presidents, editor’s of the student newspapers and yearbook, fraternity and sorority leaders, and members of their campus senates.
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The Gloucester Institute and
Dr. Robert R. Moton Featured in
Richmond Times Dispatch |
The work of the Gloucester Institute and character of Robert Russa Moton were prominently displayed on the front page of the Richmond Times Dispatch recently.
The article emphasized the restoration work taking place and the focus on Holly Knoll providing a safe-haven for constructive solutions and discussions. Dr. Moton’s article described his unrelenting devotion and commitment in the face of extreme opposition in continuing to build Tuskegee Institute and the Veteran’s Hospital in Tuskegee.
Links to both articles are below:
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Holly Knoll - Featured in
Homes of Color Magazine |
 We are excited to share that Homes of Color magazine has chosen to feature Gloucester Institute President, Kay Coles James and Holly Knoll as its cover story for the Sept/October/November 2007 issue.
The mission of Homes of Color is to inform and enlighten people while uplifting the human spirit. Publisher Corriece Gwynn founded the magazine to capture the spirit and vitality of African American Homes and their owners.
We at Gloucester take seriously our role as the stewards of Dr. Robert Russa Moton’s home Holly Knoll. The beautiful manor house has had a profound impact on American History. We are excited that Homes of Color has allowed us to share the spectacular history with its readers.
To read the article, we hope that you will purchase a copy of the magazine by visiting http://www.homesofcolor.net.
As always, we encourage you to support the mission and vision of The Gloucester Institute by sending your tax deductible contribution to 6165 Fuller Court, Alexandria, VA 22310. You can also contribute on line by clicking the Support Gloucester Now button above.
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The Holly Knoll - Virtual Tour |
If you’re not part of the solution. You’re part of the problem
You have seen the talking heads, political power barons, and
activist agitators throwing fuel on the flame of every issue
from educational access to minority health care disparities.
The time is now to end the self-righteous rhetoric and
actually create real working solutions for Black America.
To learn more about The Solutionists, Gloucester’s network of
young African American professionals, email
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