Are HBCUs Still Relevant?
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Posted By: Roger E Madison Jr on January 08, 2009 I read this article at DiversityInc.com, written by Daryl Hannah -- a Morehouse graduate, that I thought would be very relevant to this audience. I am not an HBCU graduate, but my mother was a graduate of Virginia State University, and one of my brothers attended Hampton. Read the full article here: http://www.diversityinc.com/public/5041.cf... "Would I have the same confidence in my abilities working in corporate America, which is overwhelmingly run by white men, had I not attended a school that demanded I view myself as equal? Would I feel the same level of comfort discussing economic policy with the partner and cofounder of my company had I not attended a school that forced me to think globally and understand the global economy? "Honestly, probably not. " ----------------------------------------------------------- I agree that HBCUs are relevant today, but for only half of the reason that Daryl sites. He correctly points out the root problem -- the isolation and lack of confidence of young Black professionals. I experienced the same challenge when I graduated from high school as a Black man in 1964. However, I found that attending George Washington University did exactly for me what Morehouse did for Daryl. It provided me with the experience, educational and social environment, and the confidence to have a long career at IBM as a sales executive. I never would have thought about a sales career with the premier IT company in the world without the foundation I received at the School of Government and Business at GW. I think HBCUs serve to provide an anchor for the Black culture and historical prgress in the struggle for equality. I believe all Blacks should support HBCUs to preserve this heritage, and make them stronger institutions. The HBCUs need to figure out how to partner with mainstream schools to create a shared educational experience for those who are more comfortable in a predominantly Black environment during their formative years. The world beyond the HBCUs is very different. Roger Madison CEO, iZania LLC www.izania.com If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Roger E Madison Jr
Founder and CEO, iZania LLC George Washington Univ class of 1977 Member Since February 2005 |
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