Walter Thomas, Paine College- c/o 2020, Business Management
Name : Walter Thomas
HBCU : Paine College
Graduation Year : 2020
Major : Business Management
Email : onlypositivefilms@gmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I am from North Chicago, Illinois. I was introduced to HBCUs by my high school.
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Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I needed a better connection with my people to achieve greatness and see the hard work that our people have put in to historically create this institution
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
Being at an HBCU, let alone my HBCU, it was definitely a life changing, growing, and humbling experience. Learning to maneuver around and perfect my craft has been the main highlight of my experience.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
I was first introduced to Royal Court and an official dance team during my freshman and sophomore year.
Entrepreneur / Founder
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
I would say, Mr. R. Wayne Woodson and Dr. Elias Etinge. These two guys have been some of the greatest inspirations at my institution. They have taught me to always strive for greatness and that I do not have the luxury to be mediocre.
Entrepreneur? Tell us about your business.
Only Positive Films was founded on November 22, 2016 by Walter Thomas plus inspiration and Co- founder Koree Wilburn. OPF was created to distribute images, music, and graphic art to spread appreciation of life, energy, and positivity.
“The aesthetics of your life should represent inspiration to others to stay positive.” - Walter Thomas (Opv Velli)
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Paine College
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Students: 500
- Athletics: Paine College competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf and track & field; women's sports include basketball, cross country, softball, track & field and volleyball.
- Notable Alumni: John Wesley Gilbert - 1886 - First African-American archaeologist** Emma R. Gresham - 1953 - Mayor of Keysville, Georgia (1985-2005) and the second African American female to be elected as a chief official in Georgia** Louis Lomax - 1942 - Journalist, first African American to appear on television as a newsman** Joseph Lowery - President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference 1977-1997** Mike Thurmond - 1975 - Attorney and first African-American elected as Georgia Labor Commissioner** Channing Tobias - 1902 - Civil rights activist and appointee on the President's Committee on Civil Rights** Woodie W. White - 1958 - Bishop of the United Methodist Church** Frank Yerby - 1937 - Internationally acclaimed author and film writer**
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