Featured Member: Dwight Brooks on HBCU CONNECT!

Q&A With Dwight Brooks

Why do you love HBCUs? Because I attended and taught at white colleges and universities for more than 30 years. My recent appointment to an adminstrat
"Because I attended and taught at white colleges and universities for more than 30 years. My recent decision to work at an HNCU gives me greater opportunities to educate and study with "my people." As they say, "I'm lovin' it."" Interviewed by Dwight Brooks 07/23/08

Dwight Brooks
Professor & Chair, Jackson State University
Location: Madison, MS United States
Joined: Oct 16th, 2007

About (request update)

I am a college educator and a cultural critic who studies media culture. As a relatively new university administrator, I am learning to lead more effectively. But no matter what the challenge, I keep it real.

My Interview Question

What do you enjoy most/least about HBCUs?

Current Whereabouts:

Education, Music, Sports

Life & Professional Aspirations:

I want to serve my God and community. I aspire to be a model educator and a "master teacher." Ultimately, I just want to remain blessed and share my blessings with my people.

Education (request update)

Jackson State University class of

Undergrad Major:

High School: Yeadon High School in Yeadon, PA class of 1973

Activities & Accomplishments:

Earned varsity letter in 3 sports--football, basketball & baseball. Baseball was my best. National Honor Society.

Best Memories:

My hish school sweetheart, Alice Dixon.

Experience

I currently work with Jackson State University as Professor & Chair
I have 25 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

My Groups

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Guestbook Comments

	Hi, my name is Patricia Neely-Dorsey. I am from Tupelo, MS. I have just recently published a book of poetry that I think you would enjoy. Please check out my page for details. Tagged by Patricia Neely-Dorsey on 09/07/2008

	Thanks for letting me know what a "poke" is. No, I won't be going to the game since it is on Sun rather than on Sat. I have a friend who graduated from JSU so we keep the SWAC vs MEAC rivalry going. Do you attend the games? Tagged by Bonita Layson on 07/22/2008

	Hi Dwight. Not sure yet what a poke means... but hope you have a great day. By the way, JSU plays my school (The Mighty Hampton Pirates) Labor Day Weekend in Orlando. Best of luck to the Tigers but I'm looking for a MEAC victory! Tagged by Bonita Layson on 07/21/2008

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