Guess what today is FRIDAY. Not just a regular Friday but #HBCUFriday were Students, Grads, Supports have a platform to express their experiences, knowledge, love and mostly Pride for their favorite HBCU.
This is a change for people of this community to come together and speak on things that can help others. The African proverbs say it take a village to raise a child. That’s exactly what an HBCU is a village helping to support and produce Men and Women of character and Standards.
This whole day got started with my very own story. HBCU-My Different World
Today For #HBCUFriday are Alumnus from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University . Below you will find the History of the University and this #HBCUFriday Alumnus
NCAT History
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University founded in 1891 as a land-grant institution, built a strong civil rights legacy along the way. The Greensboro Four—who staged the first ever sit-in at a Woolworth lunch counter in 1960—were NC A&T students.
In 1890, Congress enacted the Second Morrill Act that mandated “a separate college for the colored race.” The Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race (now N.C. A&T) was established as that school in the state of North Carolina by an act of the General Assembly ratified on March 9, 1891. Initially operating in Raleigh as an annex to Shaw University, the college made a permanent home in Greensboro with the help of local citizens such as DeWitt Clinton Benbow and Charles H. Moore.
In 1915, state legislators changed the college’s name to the Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina; and in 1967, they elevated it to university status. N.C. A&T became a constituent university of the University of North Carolina in 1972.
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An artist, designer, photographer, brand strateger, image consultant and artrepreneur. Jamal Featherson hails from the #252, #757 area of Ahoskie, North Carolina. A two-time graduate of North Carolina A&T State University.
1st receiving his Bachelor Degree in Visual Design and concentration in media design in 2013, and a Master’s Degree in Technology Management, concentration in Graphic Communications in 2016.
Paris Futrell is from woodland, NC. She has a BA in Psychology that she received from North Carolina A&T State University.
Paris am currently working on her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy at Seton Hill University located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
She loves to help people and that is why she choose to be a Mental Health Counselor that works with Individuals with different mental health disorders.
Erica Walker was born and raised in Chicago, IL, moved to Northern Virginia during her 7th-grade year. Is a North Carolina A&T State University 2 degree graduate with a B.S degree in Broadcast production and an M.S degree in graphic communications.
Erica loves her Alma Mater and looks forward to GHOE (Greatest Homecoming On Earth) every year. She has a passion for children and photography. Erica has her own photography business called Walker Productions. She loves enjoying life, watching movies, traveling, and being around her family and friends.
Tia A. McNeill is a native from Fayetteville, NC. She graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a degree BS History Professional. Tia is an avid lover of history and enjoys to read, research, and travel.
My name is Quaniqua Miles, but I often go by Myua. I am from Raleigh, NC. I am a 24-year-old mother of a 3-year-old and a 2-month-old. I am a North Carolina A&T State University Alumna. I have my Bachelors Degree in English (Technical Writing). I am currently working on my Master in Education (Teacher Leadership). I love writing and motivating people.
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