30th Annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Government

The Power of One

General Information | Career and Graduate/Professional School Fair | Bus Service Information | Conference Speakers | Conference Agenda | Step Show Information | Gospel Extravaganza Information

Speakers

Rev. Irving D. Fryar, Sr. is the husband of Jacqueline M. Fryar and the father of Londen, Irving Jr., Adrianne, and Taylor Fryar.

Born in Mt. Holly, NJ on September 28, 1962, Rev. Fryar attended and graduated from Rancocas Valley Regional High School. After high school, he attended the University of Nebraska on a 4-year football scholarship where he was a consensus All-American. Rev. Fryar also earned a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from The South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.

He was drafted as the NFL's number one pick over all in 1984 by the New England Patriots where he served for 9 years. In addition, he played 3 years with the Miami Dolphins, 3 years with the Philadelphia Eagles, and 2 years with the Washington Redskins for a total of 17 years in the NFL.

Rev. Fryar was a 3-time MVP with the Patriots, a 2-time MVP with the Dolphins, and a 2-time MVP with the Eagles. Along with many other awards, Rev. Fryar was voted "True Value Man of the Year" from 1994 through 1997 and has also been presented with the prestigious "Bart Starr Award" as the NFL player who best exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field, and in the community.

In addition to winning an Emmy Award for his weekly feature "My Slant On Sunday" on Philadelphia's ABC affiliate, Rev. Fryar also had a featured role in the Oliver Stone movie "On Any Given Sunday", and is the author of the book Sunday Is My Day, which is a biographical sketch of his life from childhood until the time he accepted his call into the ministry.

Rev. Fryar is a member of the Board of Directors and Official Spokesperson for S.C.A.N., Stop Child Abuse Now, the largest non-profit organization in the state of Pennsylvania. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for Christian Quarterly, a non-profit Christian organization that networks Christian business owners and their businesses, along with being the spokesperson and part owner of Kingdom Network Corporation which is a for-profit, on-line Christian directory.

Rev. Fryar is the Pastor and Founder of New Jerusalem House of God in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. New Jerusalem House of God opened its doors on June 8, 2003 and moved into their own building on Sunday, April 2, 2006. Under the leadership of Rev. Fryar, New Jerusalem House of God has quickly become recognized as a place of refuge, solace, and restoration for those in need of spiritual guidance, healing, and peace.

While Rev. Fryar has achieved many accomplishments during and after his athletic career, his goal in life is to be a great husband, a great daddy, and a great witness of the Gospel by letting his life be a living example of Jesus Christ.

AUSTIN, Texas -- University of Texas head track and field/cross country coach Bev Kearney is being recognized at the 21st Annual Great Sports Legend Dinner. The event benefits The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis and will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Kearney is one of nine sport celebrities in the class of 2006, being honored for her contributions to track and field and the coaching profession. The ceremony takes place in the Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City beginning at 5:30 p.m. (Eastern) with a silent auction, prior to the 7:30 p.m. (Eastern) dinner and ceremony.

As one of the 2006 Sports Legends, Kearney will also have a memorable morning. She will be at the American Stock Exchange and will have the opportunity to ring the ceremonial bell to open the daily exchange at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern).

The fundraising dinner is a tribute to sporting legends from different athletic categories and unites individuals from the world of sports, business and entertainment every year. Kearney is joined at this year's dinner by fellow honorees UT supporter Lance Armstrong (cycling), Patrick Ewing (basketball), Emmitt Smith (football), Wade Boggs (baseball), John Vanbiesbrouck (hockey), Dean Smith (basketball), Tony Hawk (extreme sports), and Michael Chang (tennis).

Entering the 2006-07 season, Kearney begins her 15th year at the helm of the UT women's track and field program. The former Auburn standout has led the Longhorns to six NCAA National Championships, 19 Big 12 Conference titles and 14 top-three national team finishes. The five-time NCAA Coach of the Year has mentored 14 individual national champions that have collected 28 NCAA crowns in addition to 15 relay-team national victories. Kearney has also been named the top women's track coach in the conference 15 times and lauded as the best district coach on 10 occasions.

"I was overwhelmed when I found out about this great recognition," said Kearney, when asked about her reaction to the news. "I was in shock because I have been blessed to have received numerous honors in my career, and each and every one of them is special and surprising."

Legendary alumni of the event include Michael Jordan, Dan Marino, Muhammad Ali, Mario Andretti, Joe DiMaggio, Wayne Gretzky, Jack Nicklaus, Chris Evert, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Charles Barkley.

The Miami project originally started in 1985 when NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Nick Buoniconti and Dr. Barth A. Green combined their efforts after Buoniconti's son Marc sustained a spinal cord injury during a college football game. Based at the Miller School of Medicine on the campus of the University of Miami, the research organization is the world's largest and most comprehensive spinal cord injury research center. Last year, this organization raised $4.2 million for the project.

For almost ten years Kirk Nugent has served as a catalyst for change, challenging preconceived notions about success and self-actualization. Kirk started public speaking in poetry venues where he displayed a keen understanding of social and political issues delivered with his signature brand of infectious wit and frenetic energy. Early audiences crowned him "The People's Poet," and the stage was set for Kirk to widen his speaking base to include college campuses, key note addresses for Fortune 500 companies, church ministries and empowerment workshops. He has spoken at venues across the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. Kirk continues to impact the lives of people from around the world with public speaking engagements, and live appearances, as well as with his book, The Unpopular Truth and CD's The Unpopular Truth, and I want to Testify, as well as with his highly anticipated guide to self-actualization, Ripple.

Kirk celebrates his Jamaican heritage which has fostered in him the global perspective of "Out of Many One People. " This perspective is a relentless endorsement of the idea that no matter where you are in the world, the innate right to chase your dreams unites all individuals. This is the philosophy which guides Kirk's speaking engagements, and inspired Les Brown to proclaim, "Kirk is a poignant speaker who challenges us to step out in faith towards our dreams."

Keynote Addresses
Merrill Lynch Financial Group
The Federal Aviation Administration
United States Air Force Reserve
Primerica Financial Services
Cornell University
Princeton University
Duke University
TD Jakes Mega Fest

Leadership Workshops
Clayton State University
Cuyahoga Community College
Miami University
Sonoma State University
University of Nevada
Valdosta State University

Poetry Accolades
2005 Best Lecture/Poet of the Year, awarded by Winthrop University
2004 Best Performing Artist, awarded by Association for The Promotion of Campus Activities
2003 Best Spoken Word Artist by Campus Award
2001 NAACP National Convention in New Orleans
1999 Nuyorican Grand Slam Champion

Appearances
NBC Black History Celebration
CBS "60 Minutes."
Opened for the Queen Latifah Show
Host, BET and Def Jam comics

Jonathan Sprinkles is the 2006 College Speaker of the Year selected by members of the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities and here's why: he's funny; his energy keeps audiences on the edge of their seats; and he pulls no punches. Jonathan has quickly become recognized as one of the most sought-after and well-respected speakers and entrepreneurs in the country. The author of several books, informational audio projects and countless articles, his writings have been published internationally and are frequently cited by industry experts.

Jonathan's passion to help people perform at their best stems from the agony that he felt when he lost his father to cancer at the age of 15. Attempting to mask the pain, he gave into peer pressure and the low expectations that surround many African-American men. However, Jonathan's spirit wouldn't allow him to stay down. Refusing to settle for life's second best, he graduated college from the fourth-ranked marketing program in the country and enjoyed a thriving career in sales at Dell, Inc. Jonathan also distinguished himself as being among the top speakers, becoming a Toastmasters International District Champion in speech evaluation (one of only 73 in the world).

Jonathan was hand-picked by senior management to join an elite group of Senior Account Managers who were responsible for acquiring new business in the fastest-growing segment of the company. Because of the leadership, customer service, and team-building skills that he developed within a high-stakes sales environment era, Jonathan was bestowed with the coveted title as the "Significant Achiever" among a pool of 400 of the corporation's best sales reps.

After just a few minutes with Jonathan, his quick wit and down-home style of "teaching beautiful people to act like it," will make you feel like you've known him your entire life. He inspires corporations, association members and students to aim high and reject excuses. Jonathan Sprinkles' life is one that we can all celebrate as proof that you don't have to come from a great background to live a great life.

Dr. Safisha Nzingha Adeleke  Hill is an Afrocentric educator, lecturer, writer and activist. She is a student development practitioner and has served in higher education for over a decade.  Currently she serves as the Director of Education for  Scholars Academy, an African centered school which is a component of The Act of Change, Inc., Institute of Cultural Arts. in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hill is an adjunct professor in the Higher Education program at a local metropolitan university. Dr. Hill has lectured at a number of student leadership and professional conferences, and spoken at various campuses across the country. She is the author of "An Afrocentric Perspective Towards Black Student Development: From Theory to Practice". Forthcoming books include, "Peace, Power, Love and Blessings: For Sistas on the Journey to Blackwomanhood", and "Speak, Sistah, Speak" Notes from a Serious Sistah". Additionally she is writing curriculum books geared towards Afrikan centered schools.

Lecture areas include but are not limited to Afrocentricity, Black Student Leadership and Development, Black Fraternities and Sororities, Black Culture and Consciousness, Blacks in Higher Education, Black Man/Woman Relationships, The Oreo Syndrome, Survival in Graduate School/ the Workplace, The Real Reason Why All The Black Kids Sit Together, and Race and Diversity.

She received a Bachelors of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Langston University, a Masters in College Teaching from Northeastern State University, and earned a Ph.D. in Higher and Adult Education, with concentrations areas in Black Studies and Educational Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Hill is a facilitator of the Ministry of Education for the Dallas Local Organizing Committee of the Million More Movement, and holds memberships in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (NCOBRA). She served as chair of the Advisory Board for The National African American Student Leadership Conference for eleven years, and has served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Black Cultural Centers. She is the proud mama of a beautiful and divine princess warrior...Safisha Nzingha.

Aaron Davis is known as "The Enthusiator" because of his contagious enthusiasm to equip others to perform like champions. His powerful and high-energy presentations are interactive, fresh and yet simple so that anyone can use his tips & techniques to attain greater success professionally and personally!

Aaron's past experience as a National Champion Football player with the University of Nebraska has equipped him with first hand knowledge of how to achieve incredible results!

Thousands of individuals from coast to coast have been motivated and more importantly inspired to take action as a result of Aaron's insights and strategies.

Browse our Web site to find ways that Aaron can be not only a resource but a teammate to your organization!

About Aaron As a speaker, author and seminar leader Aaron has had the privilege of delivering hundred's of presentations at various conferences, meetings and seminars across the nation with outstanding success!

Aaron is a member of the National Speakers Association, the co-author of two books, and the author of the inspiring book "10 Minute Truth's". As a seminar leader for the University of Nebraska's Corporate Manager Certification program, Aaron's presentations have received some of the highest ratings by attendees in the programs twenty-four year history. He has served clients in various sectors and levels of industry including: Government, Agriculture, Medical, Mortgage, Sales, Insurance, Banking, Education (Colleges & High Schools).

Aaron graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Psychology. While in college Aaron was a member of the Nebraska Football team which in 1994 won the National Championship. Aaron's best friend is his beautiful wife Brooke and his greatest treasures are his two sons Aden 5 & Keenon 3, and his recently born daughter Niya.

Terry Goods join the JC Penney Corporation in November 2006 as the College Recruiting Director at the Home Office in Dallas, TX. He has over thirteen year's experience developing strategic staffing and recruiting initiatives for several top Fortune 500 companies. His has provided recruitment consultation in the areas of financial services, mortgage, diversity programming, retail and sales.

Terry received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is a past president of the African People's Union. He also served as the Vice-Chair of The Big Eight Conference on Black Student Government. He is a member of on the Inroads Advisory Board, the 100 Black Men of America, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.