HBCUs were birthed out of necessity during America’s segregation period, giving black students a place of belonging in higher education. Today, they continue that mission while leading the charge in educating and promoting diverse, global-minded talent.

For instance, Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR">Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR, President of Dillard University">Dillard University, and her colleagues are sharing real life experiences through the reestablished National Center for Black-Jewish Relations">National Center for Black-Jewish Relations.

Rochelle gives her passionate insight into how HBCUs are advancing our country — and the world — by actively bringing communities together in a polarizing climate.

Join us as we discuss:

- How HBCUs provide a place of belonging for black students (11:30)

- Microaggressions and misguided expectations (20:40)

- Articulation agreements and promoting global-minded talent (31:55)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR">Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR

- Dillard University">Dillard University

- The National Center for Black-Jewish Relations">The National Center for Black-Jewish Relations

- The Council of Independent Colleges">The Council of Independent Colleges

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