Tag Archives: HBCU

“Unveiling Historical Narratives: A Critical Analysis of ‘A Forgotten Migration: Black Southerners, Segregation Scholarships, and the Debt Owed to Public HBCUs’ by Dr. Crystal R. Sanders”

Posted on June 8, 2024 by profesorbaker

Through meticulous research and nuanced analysis, Professor Sanders illuminates the profound impact of segregation scholarships on the educational trajectories of African American students and underscores the pivotal role of public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in shaping the course of twentieth-century American history. One of the book’s foremost virtues lies in its rigorous interrogation of historical narratives surrounding Black migration and educational access. Sanders deftly challenges prevailing misconceptions and stereotypes, offering a compelling reassessment of the complex dynamics that underpinned the migration of Black Southerners to northern states. Continue reading →

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The Best HBCU Commencement Address Ever | Clark Atlanta University | Dr. Daniel Black, PhD

Posted on May 26, 2024 by profesorbaker

At the 2024 Spring Commencement Ceremonies at Clark Atlanta University, 30-year African American Studies Professor Dr. Daniel Black delivered one of the most compelling addresses ever. It was part sermon, part challenge and part affirmation. He referenced the Bible right along with Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Bossman DLo. It encapsulated everything about the HBCU culture, wrapped into an electric delivery to the graduating class, their friends and family, and alums. Continue reading →

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Scholars Respond to the Death of a University Administrator Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey #SayHerName

Posted on January 18, 2024 by profesorbaker

SOURCE: Diverse Arrman Kyaw Jan 17, 2024 Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey’s suicide on Jan. 8, has sparked a national conversation for higher education to dramatically improve its treatment of Black women. In an email sent on the day of her … Continue reading →