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This space is all about bringing HBCU students' voices to the forefront, reflecting a wide range of academic journeys and perspectives. Contributors write from their fields of study, connecting coursework, research, and lived academic experiences to bigger ideas, questions, and real-world issues.

Student Submissions

Redefining Care Within Black Communities

Written by Sanaa Sloan ‘29, Psychology and Sociology Double Major/ Political Science Minor at Howard University

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Humanity And Our Relationship With Technology

Written by Charlie McAdoo III, ‘28, Mechanical Engineering Major at Howard University

The Weight of Knowledge: Mentorship as a Tool for Community and Self

Written by LB Towns Jr. ‘26, Business Administration Major at Howard University

The Mecca as a Landlord: Why Institutional Equity is the Final Frontier for Black Wealth

Written by Deborah Jean-Baptiste ‘29, Business Management Major with a concentration in Entrepreneurship at Howard University

Your Fears Aren't Real, But Your Procrastination Is

Written by Cameron Coaxum ‘28, Public Relations Major, at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Who Gets To Be Called a Professional?

Written by Kelsey Joyner McEachern '29, Nursing Major at Howard University.

Student Loan Debt as Policy, Not Fate

Written by Chase Bailey '28, Economics Major at Tougaloo College

How ICE Practices Threaten Citizens and Non-Citizens Alike

Written by Alexis Cox '28, Honors Political Science Major, at North Carolina A&T State University

The Gap In Health Care

Written by Emory Nixon-Wesby '28, Biology Pre-Med Major at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Economics Is the Foundation: Why Financial Literacy Must Be for Everyone

Written by Jada Pearl Patterson '29, Economics Major at Howard University

Black Maternal Mortality Persists Not Because We Lack Data, But Because We Lack Accountability

Written by Sydney Holland '28, Pre-Nursing Major at Morgan State University

Designing For Us, By Us

Written by Jamia Ross '28, Architecture and Design Major at Howard University

Your Fits are Fire Mentally and Physically

Written by Skye Jones' 29, Psychology Pre-Med Major at Xavier University of Louisiana

Black Representation in Biology

Written by Evan MItchell '29 Biology Major, Spanish Minor at Bowie State University

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