Black Tennis Hall Of Fame 2023 Induction Celebration Clinic

 

 

 

METRO RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB

 

 

 

 

  

2023 Annual Induction Ceremony Guest Speaker MaliVai Washington!!

 

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COMING SOON!! Black Tennis Hall of Fame 2023 Annual Induction Ceremony

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Black Tennis Hall Of Fame's President D.A. Abrams Author Of New Book, "WHERE IS YOUR WHY?"

 

 

“Where is your Why? unpacks the thinking behind D.A. Abrams’s well-reasoned and inspiring “Formula” for success. It lays out clearly for you how to develop and execute on your Personal Plan of Attack, which will fuel your actions toward achieving the things that are important to you and ensure that all you do supports what you want out of life. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in maximizing their full potential.” —Katrina M. Adams, Own The Arena: Getting Ahead, Making A Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One

What does success mean to you? What does it look like? And, most important, how can you go about attaining it? This may seem like a broad and somewhat ineffable subject, but we can agree, we would all like successful lives in its many facets, and we want to utilize our capacities and creativity to realize what’s important to us, so we all get what we want out of life. The good news is, as Tony Robbins says, “Success leaves clues!”

“Where Is Your Why? is an indispensable publication for anyone earnestly striving to achieve sustainable and purposeful success.” —Michon Ellis, Livewire Communications

D.A. Abrams calls his answer to these questions the Formula for Success. He identifies his Foundation, the six core areas most important to him, to ensure he serves and succeeds in these aspects of life. He helps you state what you value. Then, he commits to a set of Personal Values that guide and inspire him in his choices and actions. He gives you his list of 40 Precepts, actionable concepts to apply to your professional and personal life. And then he guides you through devising a Personal Plan of Attack that figures out your why and helps you to reach your goals, measure your accomplishments, and pivot to continue your growth as an employee or boss, parent or child, partner, family, and community member.

The Foundation + Personal Values + Precepts + Personal Plan of Attack = SUCCESS

D.A. (David Anthony) Abrams is the Chief Operating Officer at Groundswell. In his role, he is responsible for accounting, finance, information and technology systems, human resources, marketing and communications, fund development, research, business development, and overall operations. Prior to joining the Groundswell, D.A. served as the Managing Director for the CFP Board Center for Financial Planning. D.A. is the immediate past Chief Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Officer for the United States Tennis Association (USTA), a position he assumed in February 2012 and concluded in March 2019. While in the role, he focused on developing and innovating the USTA’s D&I initiatives on the national, regional, and grassroots levels. His books include Make it Happen, The Inclusion Solution, New-School Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, and Association Management Excellence. 

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2022 MIDWESTERN TENNIS ASSOCIATION (MID-TAC) FOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!!

Margaret Dorsey, President(L), 

Shelia Curry, Black Tennis Hall of Fame CEO

MID-TAC celebrated its 100th Year Tournament Celebration in 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The organization recognized its many Living Legends, Hall of Fame Deceased Members, and Member Club accomplishments. Tennis is live and growing in the African American community and MID-TAC stands as a beacon in the continuity of its existence.

 

Visit MID-TAC at www.midtactennis.org and view all of the incredible information about organization and its celebration. 

 

CELEBRATE JUNTEENTH 2023 : "Lift Every Voice And Sing" by Brandon Camphor And One Way During The 2021 Black Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

 

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO THE HONORABLE INDUCTEE CLASS OF 2023!!

 

 

 

Black Tennis Hall of Fame 15th Annual Induction Ceremony Saturday, September 23rd At The Virginia Museum of History And Culture, Richmond, Virginia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS MID-TAC!! Black Tennis Hall of Fame's Class of 2022 Inductee Has An Upcoming 100th Year Celebration

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BLACK TENNIS HALL OF FAME FOUNDER DR. DALE G. CALDWELL, ED.D., NAMED 15TH PRESIDENT OF CENTENARY UNIVERSITY

 

Board of Trustees unanimously approves the appointment of Dr. Caldwell, an experienced leader in higher education, K-12 education, business, and government and the first African American president in University history.

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, Feb. 5, 2023 — The Centenary University Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the appointment of Dale G. Caldwell, Ed.D., as the University’s 15th president. Dr. Caldwell, who will be the first African American president of the University, will begin his tenure at Centenary on July 1.

Dr. Caldwell is currently executive director of the Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Fairleigh Dickinson University, as well as president of the board of the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey. His experience includes being the founding executive director of the Newark Alliance, deputy commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, and a senior manager at Deloitte Consulting. He will succeed current Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., who last fall announced his retirement effective June 30.

In making the announcement, Centenary University Board Chair Rochelle Makela-Goodman cited Dr. Caldwell’s extensive leadership in higher education, business, and government and his commitment to fostering innovation and diversity as key drivers of the board’s decision. “This was an extremely competitive process that began with more than 100 applicants,” Makela-Goodman said. “Dr. Caldwell’s impressive experience leading programs that promote educational access, innovation, revenue generation, equity, and entrepreneurship, and his success in forging partnerships with New Jersey businesses to advance education, align strongly with our mission and the experience sought by students in our region. The board looks forward to supporting Dr. Caldwell’s comprehensive strategy to build on the great work of Dr. Murphy.”

As executive director of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the past four years, Dr. Caldwell has led the transformation of the organization to become the state’s most influential entrepreneurial institute serving family businesses, veteran entrepreneurs, and urban enterprises. His success building this institute led to his recognition as one of the 50 Most Influential People in Higher Education in New Jersey by NJBIZ. Dr. Caldwell is also president of the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, steering the development of a strategic vision and recommending operational initiatives resulting in a $132 million revenue increase during his 21-year tenure.

In addition, Dr. Caldwell has held senior executive positions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He began his career at Deloitte Consulting, where he was promoted to senior manager, served as the founding executive director of the Newark Alliance, which is focused on the education and economic revitalization of Newark, and later became the deputy commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which provides financial support and technical advice to municipalities, businesses, and individuals.

Throughout his career, Dr. Caldwell has been appointed to a number of leadership roles that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. At Fairleigh Dickinson University, he is the chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Council, leading the University’s diversity initiatives and playing a key role in securing a $1.5 million state grant to provide diversity training and sensitivity analysis of instruction and courses. Dr. Caldwell is also a recipient of the ROI Influencers People of Color and Diversity & Inclusion awards as one of the most influential people of color and experts on DEI in the state.

A resident of New Brunswick, NJ, Dr. Caldwell is president of the city’s Board of Education, serving as both an appointed and elected member of the board since 1998. In 2009, he was named the New Jersey School Board Member of the Year by the New Jersey School Boards Association. He is also a Licensed Local Pastor with the Greater New Jersey Conference of the United Methodist Church. Dr. Caldwell earned a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University (Economics), a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Doctor of Education Administration from Seton Hall University.

“I am grateful for the board’s confidence in my ability to lead Centenary at this pivotal time in the University’s history,” Dr. Caldwell said. Citing the University’s strong commitment to the success of its students and the Skylands Region, he continued, “I look forward to strengthening partnerships between the University and business leaders to grow Centenary’s reputation for scholarship, entrepreneurship, and service.”

ABOUT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix provides an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. The University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township.