North Carolina Central University November 3, 2016 NCCU Rock the Mic Lecture Series Welcomes Iyanla Vanzant Author, life coach and television host Iyanla Vanzant will be the guest speaker at North Carolina Central University's (NCCU) Rock the Mic Lecture Series on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The lecture will take place at 7 p.m. at B.N. Duke Auditorium on the NCCU campus. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Vanzant began her career as an attorney in Philadelphia's public defender's office but found her calling as an inspirational speaker and, later, on the New York Times best seller list. Her first book, Tapping the Power Within: A Path to Self-Empowerment for Black Women, and a second publication, Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color, both attracted widespread attention. She is the host of "Iyanla Vanzant: Fix My Life" on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) channel and is a frequent guest on Oprah's Lifeclass. Vanzant has received numerous awards, including being named one of the "100 Most Influential Black Americans" by Ebony magazine in 2000. "It is an honor to have such a dynamic speaker on our campus," said Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Miron P. Billingsley. "She is sure to be a positive influence and inspiration to all of us." The Rock the Mic Lecture Series is hosted by Student Engagement and Leadership and will continue through the 2016-17 academic year. Other speakers include: [PicExportError] January 17 - Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, educator, civil rights activist and stem activist [PicExportError] January 24 - Step Afrika, International Professional Stepping Company [PicExportError] February 8 - Dr. Cornel West, philosopher, author, and social activist [PicExportError] March 1 - Ilyasah Shabazz, social activist, daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz These events are free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Student Engagement and Leadership at (919) 530-5436. SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/