Beyond Grades: The Students Redefining Academic Achievement

20/07/2025 33 min
Beyond Grades: The Students Redefining Academic Achievement

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Send us a textThree exceptional HBCU-bound scholars compete in the Takesha A Davis Scholarship Competition, presenting compelling essays about the value of historically Black colleges and universities in the 21st century. Each contestant shares personal connections to HBCUs and their plans to make an impact on campus through advocacy, cultural preservation, and community engagement.• Aniyah Faith Williams (Florida A&M University) discusses how HBCUs provide access to higher education for marginalized groups and preserve Black history and culture• Dontrell Martin (Southern University) shares his passion for mental health advocacy and plans to create spaces where seeking help is encouraged rather than stigmatized• Will (Prairie View A&M University) highlights family connections to HBCUs and presents statistics showing these institutions produce 40% of Black engineers, 50% of Black teachers, and 70% of Black doctors• Contestants engage in thoughtful dialogue about educational influence, campus impact, and diversity initiatives• Host Monique Robinson emphasizes the importance of self-care and balance as students prepare for college• Viewers are encouraged to vote for their favorite contestant by sharing, commenting, and engaging with the competitionPlease vote for our amazing scholars by engaging with the competition and leaving encouraging comments. Your support helps us provide more scholarship opportunities for these deserving students.Support the show

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