Legacy Makers: HBCU Students Carrying the Torch

20/07/2025 27 min
Legacy Makers: HBCU Students Carrying the Torch

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Send us a textThree exceptional scholarship finalists share powerful essays about the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities while competing in round two of the Takesha A. Davis Scholarship competition. Each contestant represents a different HBCU—Howard University, Florida A&M University, and Hampton University—bringing unique perspectives on how these institutions foster Black excellence.• J. Bruno from Hampton University discusses how HBCUs provide community, accessibility, and support for Black students• M. LaGronne from Howard University emphasizes HBCUs' role in diversifying healthcare and her goals to become an OB-GYN addressing Black maternal mortality• Glenroy from FAMU shares his family's deep HBCU legacy and plans to study neuroscience while continuing this tradition• Contestants provide thoughtful feedback on each other's essays, demonstrating the collaborative learning environment of HBCUs• All three finalists explain why voters should support their educational journeys• Host Monique Robinson explains voting procedures and the importance of advancing contestants to the top 20We encourage viewers to vote for their favorite scholar by visiting the website shown on screen. Your support directly benefits these students' education with 100% of donations going to scholarship funds.Support the show

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