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Ayana Haaruun

I was so captivated by the energy at Howard. I met all these interesting Black people from all over the…

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Kiera Bowens

I didn’t fully appreciate my experience at a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) right away. It wasn’t until I left that…

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Sydney Adams

In high school, the list of colleges I wanted to attend versus the list of colleges my mom wanted me…

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Barbara Meschino

Growing up, it felt like there was space at a HBCU just for me thanks to popular TV shows and…

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Jordan Colon

Jordan Colon, the senior coordinator for Early College programs at Harry S Truman College, plays an important role in the…

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Kisalan Glover

Basketball is what originally attracted me to Kentucky State University, but I didn’t just become a better basketball player there.…

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Brandon Davis

I jumped into life at Central State with both feet. I joined every organization I could on campus, I took…

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Rashaunda Cooper

After one year in Olive-Harvey College’s Pathway to Policing: One Year and Out program, Rashaunda Cooper is on her way…

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Irene Aleman

Prior to becoming the Wellness Center coordinator at Truman College, Irene Aleman provided mental health case management for marginalized communities…

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Veronica Sek

The first few weeks at a job are challenging—you’re adjusting to a new role, new coworkers, and a new company…

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Luis Narvaez

Adult education is often just the beginning of students’ journeys

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LaTia Lane

Tia Lane was strategic in choosing to work at Olive-Harvey College, a Predominantly Black Institution. As a clinical counselor, she…

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