2021 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP EVENT LINKS

MAIN ROOM

5:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
(Meeting Passcode = 140225, if required)

Keynote Address: Cynthia Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks

Musical Selections: North Carolina Central University Jazz Band.

HBCU Legislation Update: Congresswoman Alma Adams,
12th District of North Carolina

Closing Remarks: NC Senator Dr. Gladys A. Robinson, 28th District of North Carolina

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: LEADERSHIP

5:30 p.m.
(Meeting Passcode = 998805, if required)

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are the gateway to upward mobility for African Americans and other minorities. Since their inception, HBCUs have graduated some of the nation’s most outstanding leaders who represent a variety of professions, especially many former and current elected officials. During this virtual Issues Briefing, participants will learn ways HBCUs and their graduates contribute and bring value to their communities, state, nation and the world, as well as continue to show resiliency as they continue to pave the way to excellence.

BREAKOUT SESSION 2:
ECONOMIC EQUITY

5:30 p.m.

(Meeting Passcode = 151920, if required)

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are economic engines in the communities wherein they are located, generating substantial economic returns that extends well beyond the students being educated and flowing into local and regional economies, impacting state and national economies as well. A landmark study commissioned by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), entitled, HBCUs Make America Strong: The Positive Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, notes that each dollar spent on, or by, an HBCU and its students has significant “ripple effects” and heightens economic activity in multiple ways.

BREAKOUT SESSION 3:
PUBLIC POLICY

5:30 p.m.

(Meeting Passcode = 310698, if required)

A record number of African American elected officials currently serve in major public policy roles. Many of these individuals are graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The influence of HBCU leaders and graduates has always been noteworthy and the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the value of their influence. The public policy proficiency of HBCU graduates was on full display when securing funds to help HBCUs during the coronavirus pandemic. During this virtual Issues Briefing, participants will learn ways HBCUs and their graduates influence public policy that bring value to their communities, state, nation and the world, as well as continue to show resiliency as they continue to pave the way through wide-ranging and impactful public policy.