An Open Letter to HBCU Graduates
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As we stand at the dawn of the most consequential presidential election in American history, I must confess that I am deeply concerned about the future of American democracy in general and the implications of the election outcomes for Black people and other historically marginalized groups. As someone who grew up in the Arkansas Delta during America’s apartheid era, I experienced firsthand the emotional and physical pains of systemic racism, abject poverty, and political disenfranchisement sanctioned by local, state, and appellate courts—even the United States Supreme Court.
Originally published: October 30, 2024
Author: Charlie Nelms
Position: Chancellor Emeritus
Institution: North Carolina Central University
Published by: Diverse Issues in Higher Education