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| HBCA was founded in 1992 by a group of HBCU alumni employed in and around New London, CT. The groups goal was to promote higher education with an emphasis on HBCUs. Our most popular
activity is the annual Historically Black college tour conducted each year during NLHS April break.
Students of all nationalities are welcome.
College Tour 2012 |
HBCA Mourns the passing of founding member Kenneth Paul Rainey June 26, 1958 - May 15, 2010
After a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer, Kenneth Paul Rainey, 51, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Ken was born on June 26, 1958, in Oakdale, La. He obtain a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Southern University and a masters in business administration at Rensselear Polytechnic Institute. He was amongst the founding members to start HBCA in 1992 while working at the Naval Underwater System Center in New London, CT and served as the first elected president. He was a long time, faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church of New London, where he served as Chairman of the Deacon Board and was involved in several other ministries. Ken has touched many lives. He was Wishful Master of the Jeptha Lodge #11 of New London, he was a member of the Pure Worship NUWC choir, student tutor for the Shiloh Teaching Accountability and Responsibility (STAR) program, and a member of the African American Outreach Program at NUWC. He is survived by his adoring wife of over 26 years, Linda Rainey and two daughters, Linecia and Kenita Rainey. He also leaved behind his mother, Myrtle and father, Hildred Rainey of Oakdale, La.; three sisters, Jacqueline Clipps and Marie (Toni) Henry of Houston, Tex; six brothers-in-law; six sisters-in-law; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and God children. His HBCA family will truly miss him.
2011 Morrill Scholarship
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HBCA awarded three students with the 2011 Morrill Scholarship in the amount of $500 each during the organization's 20 year anniversary celebration on July 23rd, 2011. Pictured from left to right are Marian Galbraith, Mayor of Groton City, Lekeisha Taylor, Grasso Tech HS graduate attending Winston Salem State University and majoring in Nursing, Kyla Brown, NL Science & Technology Magnet HS graduate attending Saint Joseph College majoring in Social Work, Alyssa McCall, Bacon Academy graduate attending Howard University majoring in Broadcast Journalism, and Vouise Fonville, HBCA President. For details on how to apply to HBCA's Members On The Move Two HBCA members received local and national recognition for outstanding community service. On January 21, 2008 HBCA's president Vouise Fonville was awarded the Power of One Community Service Award by the Collins Foundation, Inc. The award recognizes extraordinary local agents of change who have demonstrated a commitment to positive social change through their actions and initiatives in the greater Connecticut community. HBCA's treasurer, Gussie Patterson was selected as a 2008 Technology All-Star by the Career Communication Group's Women of Color magazine and IBM Corporation. Each year, Women of Color magazine recognizes women who have excelled in the technology field. These women have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their workplaces and communities. On October 24, 2008 Gussie wias honored at the 13th Annual National Women of Color STEM Conference in Dallas, Texas.
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Past program attendees help HBCA celebrate 20 years of service to the community at Washington Park, Groton, CT. |
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