Historically Black College And Universities

Black College Alumni Join Forces To Edit Groundbreaking Anthology Detailing ...

Washington, DC (July 6, 2011) -- In an effort to highlight the history, relevance and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Black college alumni Dr. Tia C. M. Tyree and Christopher D. Cathcart have joined forces to edit HBCU Experience - The Book , a collection of essays showcasing all aspects of Black college life. The groundbreaking anthology will chronicle undergraduate realities such as dating and relationships, dorm living, road trips, pledging fraternities and sororities, student activism and leadership, athletics and much, much more. "While many are familiar with some of the famous Black college graduates like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,Thurgood Marshall, Nikki Giovanni and countless others whose lives have helped shape this nation, we often discount the impact their HBCU experiences had in shaping them. Beyond that, there are thousands of less heralded but equally inspiring stories that deserve to be told; stories about how the Black college experience has impacted lives in ways that still resonate today. Our goal with HBCU Experience - The Book is to help share some of these first-hand accounts with the world," says Cathcar. Tyree and Cathcart will amass 101 stories from graduates of HBCUs (or individuals who attended a Black college for at least four years) detailing these unique, undergraduate experiences while further emphasizing the still vital role these institutions have in our society. Writers may hail from any of the 100-plus HBCUs and be any age, gender or ethnicity. The 250-500 word essays will range in tone from the light and humorous to the serious and insightful, with the common thread being that they are genuine and engaging. The submission deadline is September 30, 2011; and plans call for the book to be available for Black History Month in 2012. Individuals may also submit photographs of their Black college experiences for inclusion in the book. "From the ones I attended to the one where I currently work, my life is and has been profoundly shaped by my experiences at HBCUs. I believe in and applaud their abilities to develop and nurture the minds of African-Americans in a way that is unparalleled in predominately white institutions," Dr. Tyree says. "There are unique experiences and cultures within HBCUs, and I am hoping this book will be a groundbreaking and much-needed firsthand account of how HBCUs have changed the lives of and influenced so many in this country.

HBCUs and Great Food in Atlanta

Well I got about two more hours of sleep last night than I had the night before - which doesn’t exactly add to a whole lot of sleep, but some is better than none. We ate at the hotel’s restaurant for breakfast. I had a delicious breakfast of French toast, home fries, and OJ, as well as a complimentary shot glass of a guava smoothie. I have learned from this trip, that as well as not liking oysters, I am not a big fan of guava as well. You may think my tastes buds are out of control, but it tasted strongly bitter. We were trying to hit the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, also known as HBCUs, in Atlanta. Three HBCUs are right next to each other, in a secluded area downtown. We had tours and info sessions scheduled for Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse, which is an all-male school. Our chaperone, Ms. Bulls, had attempted to schedule a tour and information session for Spelman, the all-female college, but they denied us because Kye is male, and they do not allow males on campus for tours. Our first college session was for Morehouse. Because it’s a college only for males, Julia and I sat back and respectfully listened to the information that was being given. I did ask one question which was, “what is the benefit of going to a single-sex college?” The student guide responded that he believed there were fewer distractions in a classroom, and the guys had a better chance to strongly connect with one another and truly have a brotherly bond. He also pointed out that Spelman, Morehouse’s sister college, is right next door, so they’re never too far away from girls, if that’s a concern a guy may have about attending Morehouse. After Morehouse, we drove through Spelman in our car, since we weren’t allowed to leave the vehicle. All three of these colleges are right next to each other, and all have the same look and feel to them. The buildings are all made from clean brick, the campuses are open, and the fields are spacious. It would have been nice to go to an info session for Spelman, but I understand their rules. We had a lull of a few hours before our next tour at Clark Atlanta University. We decided to become true Atlanta tourists, and visit the famous World of Coke. Atlanta seems to be ruled by the Coca-Cola Company, as there are billboards, advertisements, and a wide variety of Coke flavors in every restaurant; poor Pepsi. The World of Coke tour was a lot of fun.

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