Send us a textDr. Monique Robinson welcomes her longtime friend and Wilberforce University sister Dr. Crystallyn Bargers to discuss HBCU friendships, alumni engagement, and supporting future generations of HBCU students. Their nearly 30-year friendship showcases the lasting bonds formed through shared experiences at historically Black colleges and universities.• Dr. Crystallyn Bargers serves as the first female chaplain for the Wilberforce University Alumni Association and leads the Pittsburgh HBCU Collaborative• The importance of finding your "tribe" on campus after establishing your academic foundation during freshman year• Reminiscing about traveling with the Wilberforce University Concert Choir, including performances on The Today Show and an unforgettable camel ride in Egypt• Dr. Bynes' experience as Miss Wilberforce 1998-1999 and being featured in Ebony magazine• The PGH HBCU Collaborative supports Pittsburgh students attending HBCUs through scholarships, resource packages, and mentorship• Highlighting the often overlooked legacy of Wilberforce University as America's first private HBCU and its distinguished alumni• Call for Wilberforce alumni to share their achievements and support the university's mission Register to vote at vote.org and make your voice heard in upcoming electionsSupport the show

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