In the 25th episode of Detangling our Black Identities, I continue my conversation with phenomenal Provost Marcella David on the reality of being Black in America. Referred to as an “Oreo Cookie” because she doesn’t fit into the “black mold,” our discussion seeks to answer the question “will systematic racism and social injustice ever get better for black people or do we just have to accept the hatred for change from the majority population?”

Marcella David is senior vice president and provost and professor in the Business and Entrepreneurship Department at Columbia College Chicago. In her role as senior vice president and provost, Marcella serves as the college's chief academic officer and provides leadership for all academic planning and review. Marcella previously served as the provost and vice president of academic affairs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and held administrative leadership roles at the University of Iowa, including associate dean of the College of Law and special assistant to the president for equal opportunity and diversity. https://marcelladavidphotography.com/about/