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“My goal is to help create more culturally inclusive college and career readiness content where learners from underserved communities feel seen, heard, and properly prepared for their professional futures.” 

Rahkal Shelton Roberson, Founder, Black Girl College Prep

Coach Rahk Roberson

Black Girl College Prep enhances the academic prowess, leadership development, skill-building, confidence, and overall life readiness of learners. We are committed to empowering families and students from underserved communities in middle school and up.

 

Through our culturally relevant and inclusive approach, we guide learners through the college admissions and career exploration process, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational content and resources to properly plan for life beyond high school.

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 MISSION

To develop leaders and legacy-minded students from marginalized areas by delivering culturally inclusive, high-quality college, life, and career-planning education, training, and mentoring to properly prepare them for life beyond high school.

We envision a future where every student has access to quality educational, life, and career readiness resources and opportunities necessary to feel prepared, confident, and empowered to use their unique voice and skills to help create a more diverse and equitable world. 

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Meet the Founder

Hi! My name is Rahkal Shelton Roberson.

But you can call me Coach Rahk Roberson. I am your lead instructor and founder of Black Girl College Prep. Let's connect!

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Rahkal Shelton Roberson is a proud HBCU alum, multi-talented author, workplace peace advocate, certified professional coach, career strategist, mentor, and college and career readiness advocate with over 15 years of experience working with students in Chicago, Washington, DC, and metro Atlanta. She combines her professional problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning talents with her expertise in broadcast, project management, and education, as well as her knack for creativity, solutions, and passion for mentorship. 


Her work has been featured in Forbes, WGN, HuffPost, V103, and other media outlets. She is the author of College Bound: A Black Girl's Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before Starting College, Woosah: A Survival Guide for Women of Color Working in Corporate, Woosah Workplace Peace: 7 Keys To Obtaining A More Fulfilling Work Experience and Dreams Bigger Than Texas: A Story of Faith, Perseverance, and Growth Into Womanhood. Rahkal is dedicated to assisting Gen Z and millennial women in developing smart and strategic paths to personal and professional success.

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Certified Professional Life Coach

Master's Degree in Media Communications

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Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications

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WHY BLACK AND BROWN STUDENTS NEED SUPPLEMENTAL COLLEGE, LIFE, AND CAREER READINESS MATERIALS

It's essential to recognize that experiences can vary, and not every student encounters the same difficulties. However, some common challenges include:

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MAINSTREAM POSTSECONDARY MATERIALS WON'T:

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TOO MANY BLACK AND BROWN STUDENTS HAVE LIMITED ACCESS AND LITTLE SUPPORT

Address common challenges for Black and Brown students in higher education or their future careers. Some of these barriers include a lack of access to high-quality education, educational gaps, poor post-secondary preparatory funding in low-income schools, discrimination, lower graduation rates, higher expulsion rates (among Black students), and economic inequality.

 

Ignoring these issues sends messages of invalidation and invisibility, worsening the post-secondary readiness gap and underexposing marginalized students to professional employment opportunities. 

Considering the previously mentioned challenges—which include resource allocation, institutional racism, economic disparities, limited involvement from parents, and cultural insensitivity—more access to learning materials for college, life, and career readiness has proven to be beneficial for these learners.

Extra resources can improve their educational experience and provide exposure while helping them prepare and navigate the complexities of life after high school.

 BIPOC WOMEN ARE SUBJECTED TO INTERSECTIONALITY 

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SO THEY’LL KNOW (IN ADVANCE) THAT EDUCATION DOESN’T EQUAL EQUITY

Unfortunately, many Black girls today will face many of the same injustices that their grandmothers did... in the classroom, lecture hall, and workplace. Much of the gaslighting, microaggressions, sexism, and discrimination they may face can harm their mental health and confidence, causing them to doubt their intelligence and abilities.

Ignoring these conversations is detrimental for future planning. At a minimum, awareness and proactive discussions could help better prepare them for potential future experiences.

Black and brown students may be disappointed to learn that college isn't always their meal ticket or that it doesn't guarantee success, a job, fair compensation, respect, or equity without candid conversations, advocacy, soft-skill training, and awareness of future risks such as racism, sexism, discrimination, and workplace bullying. 

If students lack the knowledge and resources to investigate all postsecondary options or at least understand how to leverage their education and skills, it could lead to financial difficulties and misguided expectations. Access to transparent, high-quality content can empower learners and aid them in choosing the most suitable postsecondary option.

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