Today on the Simply Straight Talk show, Reggie Maddox is discussing the status and methods we can employ to help support our HBCUs.
Throughout the years, historically black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, as they are commonly known, have stood as the foundation of Higher Education for African Americans. These educational institutions were founded during a period of hostility and legally enforced segregation. Despite, the extraordinary challenges these institutions have exceeded the expectations of society. HBCUs proved that African Americans are capable of academic achievements equal to any other race or gender.
With that being said, why are African Americans not supporting the only institutions that help to create a middle class society? HBCUs are rich in tradition and heritage. For this reason, today’s show is going to discuss the impact of the HBCU institutions in the African American community and why they are extremely important today.
There are so many myths regarding the academic standards and lifestyle of those attending these institutions. So it’s my goal to tackle some of the myths and present facts verses assumptions. So much of the African/African American history has been lost. Considering this shouldn’t we strive to preserve the very institutions that allotted us the opportunity to have an education?
It’s amazing how many Black/African American people support schools in the Big 10, SEC, ACC, Big 12, and the Sun Belt, yet they never attended these institutions. I am constantly seeing post of these schools during football and basketball season, please understand I think these are fine institutions but we cannot overlook or neglect the academic/athletic achievements of our students attending HBCUs.
At this time let’s start the show and discuss how we can work together to preserve the rich tradition, history and legacy of our HBCU’s. After all consider the fact that maybe one of your ancestors help to build, teach or played a fundamental part of the HBCU educational history.
Please consider donating or attending HBCU athletic and band events to help our youth!
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