Congresswoman Adams Statement on National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on October 26, 2016 Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week. “As a proud two time graduate of North Carolina A&T University and a retired professor of forty years from Bennett College I am a living testament to the impact HBCUs have on our communities. These schools play an integral role in educating minority and first time college students while providing opportunities for the most underserved communities. North Carolina A&T University took me, the first in my family to attend college, and prepared me to earn a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the education and support I received while in school. National HBCU Week is a time to celebrate the more than 100 HBCUs nationwide and raise awareness to the challenges they face. I am proud to be an advocate for HBCUs and higher education in Congress and will continue to highlight the importance of HBCUs through my leadership within the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus.” ### Congresswoman Adams is a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and is the founder and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus (Caucus). The Caucus includes 57 members in both the House and the Senate and works to reinforce the important role HBCUs play in our higher education system, while also providing a forum for important dialogue about policy, education, and advocacy solutions. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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