Say Black on Black crime again! Say Black on Black crime again! *in my best Samuel L. Jackson, Pulp Fiction voice* The only thing worse than the term Black on Black crime, is Black folk using it in conversation and on social media. When Black on Black crime is used, the term and the righteous indignation used … Continue reading
It is good to be the possessor of some mountaintop experience. Vernon Johns (1892-1965) Pastor, Civil Rights Activist Continue reading
I excite things, that they might become better. Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth (1922-2011) Pastor and Civil Rights Activist Continue reading
Let’s turn to each other and not on each other. Joseph Lowery, Civil Rights Activist, Minister Continue reading
Campus is thick with excitement, nervousness and expectation. The air is fresh and full of promise. Freshman and their families are bogged down with bags and papers from financial aid, their academic advisors, and are hurriedly trying to check into the residence halls and head to Walmart to pick up their last moment items. I … Continue reading
As you are entering your senior year, I know you will be inundated with advice about graduate school, professional school, career planning, how to look for a job, how to interview, how to land a job, financial planning, student loan counseling etc. This information matters and take special care to glean all you can. But, … Continue reading
In modern Black history, the Black church is the center of the community. More than just a spiritual resource for the congregants and community, it became the center of educational, social, and political opportunity and change. As the church set comfortably at the center, it’s songs became the joy, hope and strength of the people. … Continue reading
HBCUstory, Inc., prides itself in preserving, presenting and promoting inspiring stories of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community’s past and present, for our future. Make Your Memories Matter | Share your HBCUstory with our audience. You don’t need to be a published author, HBCUstory is looking for varied expressions on the HBCU experience. Whether you … Continue reading
The polluted understanding of biblical narratives and scriptures have led to the social control over an entire community– or at least so it seems. Behooved into thinking that it is correct to exclude a group of people from civil rights for the sake of believing that their actions are a sin toward God There is … Continue reading
My narrative is similar to that of Presidents Barak Obama and Bill Clinton, as I am the product of a single parent household. But my mother and my extended family, grandparents, uncles and aunts helped to ensure I lived a full and meaningful life as a child and young adult. My father stated he wanted … Continue reading
