Disney HBCU Alumni Talk Finding Community Beyond the Yard
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Posted By: S. Moore on March 02, 2023 “A place where everybody is somebody.” That’s the Grambling State University motto and a common theme being part of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community. I spent my undergraduate years at Grambling, one of the nation’s more than 100 HBCUs, where I became immersed in a rich and vibrant community connected by culture, perseverance, and history. Here, I was struck by the sense of unity and pride that permeated every aspect of life at the university. From the banners and murals celebrating our Black excellence to the student-led organizations focused on promoting social justice and community engagement, I quickly realized that I was living in a moment of Black history. Fast forward to today, I’m frequently reminded that in the HBCU community, I will always find a place of belonging – and like many HBCU alumni, a “place where everybody is somebody.” From homecoming reunions to connecting with HBCU students and alumni through Disney on the Yard, I’m constantly reminded of the belonging I felt while at Grambling State University. So, of course, I couldn’t close out Black History Month without unpacking the cultural and personal significance of HBCUs! I invited Clark Atlanta University alumna, Dawnyell Bowen, director of account and project management, over to Art of Shaving in Disney Springs to have a vulnerable conversation about finding community and safe spaces outside our HBCUs and an honest dialogue about being Black at Disney. Check out the latest installment of Cast Conversations! SOURCE Disney Parks Blog Available at https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/202... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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