HBCU students offer stories to promote positive black images
Clark Atlanta University student Abrain Artery poses for a portrait Tuseday, Nov. 10, 2015 in Atlanta. Artery joined students from three of the nation’s leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities who rallied in an effort to promote positive images of African American youth. More than 300 students from Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College gathered for the #MyUntold campaign.
Students rallied from three of the nation's leading historically black colleges and universities to promote positive images of African-American youth.
More than 300 students from Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College gathered for "Wells Fargo Presents: My Life, My Story, #MyUntold." The panel discussion was held Tuesday at Clark Atlanta and hosted by actor Terrence J with the hopes of using the platform to affirm positive cultural perceptions.
The Associated Press spoke with Terrence J, who attended an HBCU, and three black students who shared their personal experiences about cultural mischaracterizations.
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TERRENCE J
Before he starred in the "Think Like a Man" movies and became co-anchor of E! News, it wasn't always an easy road for Terrence J. Poor grades out of high school meant schools such as Duke and the University of North Carolina turned him down.
Then North Carolina A&T gave him a chance, starting him on academic probation as a freshman. But by the time he graduated in 2004 with a degree in mass communications, Terrence J finished at the top of his class, served as student government association president and worked as a DJ for the school's radio station.
"People sometimes think HBCU programs are not up to par, and it's just not the case," said Terrence J, former host of BET's popular music video countdown show, "106 & Park." ''Every time I see an applicant at E! for an internship or job, I know they are incredibly qualified. Our programs are up to par. We just need a chance."
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Students rallied from three of the nation's leading historically black colleges and universities to promote positive images of African-American youth.
More than 300 students from Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College gathered for "Wells Fargo Presents: My Life, My Story, #MyUntold." The panel discussion was held Tuesday at Clark Atlanta and hosted by actor Terrence J with the hopes of using the platform to affirm positive cultural perceptions.
The Associated Press spoke with Terrence J, who attended an HBCU, and three black students who shared their personal experiences about cultural mischaracterizations.
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TERRENCE J
Before he starred in the "Think Like a Man" movies and became co-anchor of E! News, it wasn't always an easy road for Terrence J. Poor grades out of high school meant schools such as Duke and the University of North Carolina turned him down.
Then North Carolina A&T gave him a chance, starting him on academic probation as a freshman. But by the time he graduated in 2004 with a degree in mass communications, Terrence J finished at the top of his class, served as student government association president and worked as a DJ for the school's radio station.
"People sometimes think HBCU programs are not up to par, and it's just not the case," said Terrence J, former host of BET's popular music video countdown show, "106 & Park." ''Every time I see an applicant at E! for an internship or job, I know they are incredibly qualified. Our programs are up to par. We just need a chance."
READ MORE: http://blackamericans.com/top-news/108072-...
