The Walt Weekly Podcast

A Conversation with Edmond W. Davis: World-class Speaker, Historian, and Professor


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This is Part 1 of a 2 part interview. 

In this episode of The Walt Weekly Podcast, host Walt and co-host Ernest J. Robinson welcome Edmond W. Davis, a world-class speaker, historian, and professor. The conversation delves into Davis's background, his advocacy for teaching history from an Afrocentric perspective, and the importance of HBCUs in empowering African American students. Davis discusses the alarming rates of violence among African American males and the need for community education and empowerment. The episode also touches on the role of media in shaping narratives about black communities and concludes with a discussion about the upcoming HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest, aimed at connecting students with job opportunities.

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Edmond W. Davis, history, violence prevention, HBCU, education, advocacy, black history, community empowerment, media representation, career fest, Grambling, Louisiana Tech, Black Fratricide, Negro Removal Plan, Tribe

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www.HBCUBUS.com

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