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Cultural Caravan TV proudly presents a Part I of a three part tribute and 90th Birthday celebration to Queen Mother, Dr.  Adelaide L.Sanford’s . She is Vice Chancellor Emerita of the Board of Regents, University of the State of New York. Dr. Sanford's professional career has spanned the elementary through college and graduate school levels. She has been a classroom teacher, teacher of guidance, assistant principal, and principal in the New York City School system.During her nineteen year tenure as principal, Public School 21, the Crispus Attucks School in Brooklyn, earned a reputation as an outstanding inner city school where pupil achievement, teacher morale, and special programs for gifted and talented students brought city-wide recognition. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her work. Dr. Sanford,  was unanimously elected to a seven year term as a Member-At-Large of the Board of Regents of the State of New York in 1986. She was re-elected to a second seven year term in 1993 and to a five year term in 2000. In March, 2001, she was elected to the position of Vice Chancellor of the Board of Regents. During her tenure as a Regent, she has served as Chair of the Regents’ Committee on Low Performing Schools, Chair of the Committee on Higher Education, and Chair of the Committee on the Professions. She is a tireless fighter for the under served and underrepresented, is a leading national advocate for the education of students of African Ancestry. She developed the concept of a Board of Education of People of African Ancestry and was instrumental in its founding, development, and growth. The programs emanating from this initiative have received national recognition. In Part I, Cultural Caravan TV presents an insightful interview with Dr. Sanford on Sunday, December 6 at 5:30pm on Channel 25 and Channel 22. Don't miss it!!! 

Cultural Caravan TV can be seen on NYC-Life (Channel 25 or Channel 22) weeknights  on-air, cable, and satellite as well as  throughout the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester.  Viewers in New Jersey and Connecticut must check local listing for stations that carry NYC Life in their area. Cultural Caravan TV is one of the few programs that celebrate the local African and American experience on TV in the Tri-State area.  Please support our programming and tell your friends and family about us.  Check out our website at www.ccptv.org for more information about our programming and opportunities to support the show as well as promote your business or event. Please distribute widely!!!
 
 
Louise Dente

Founder/Executive Producer
Cultural Caravan Productions, Inc.
Website: www.ccptv.org. 
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