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HBCU MADE: A Celebration of the Black College Experience
by Ayesha Rascoe

In this joyous collection of essays about historically Black colleges and universities, alumni both famous and up-and-coming write testimonials about the schools and experiences that shaped their lives and made them who they are today.

Edited by the host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday, Ayesha Rascoe—with a distinguished and diverse set of contributors including Oprah Winfrey, Stacey Abrams, and Branford Marsalis, HBCU Made illuminates and celebrates the experience of going to a historically Black college or university. This book is for proud alumni, their loved ones, current students, and anyone considering an HBCU.

The first book featuring famous alumni sharing personal accounts of the Black college experience, HBCU Made offers a series of warm, moving, and candid personal essays about the schools that nurtured and educated them. The contributors write about how they chose their HBCU, their first days on campus, the dynamic atmosphere of classes where students were constantly challenged to do their best, the professors who devoted themselves to the students, the marching bands and majorettes and their rigorous training.

For some, the choice to attend an HBCU was an easy one, as they followed in the footsteps of their parents or siblings. For others, it was a carefully considered step away from a predominantly white institution to be educated in a place where they would never have to justify their presence. And for some authors here, it was an HBCU that took them in and cared for them like family, often helping them to overcome a rough patch.

For all, the pride in their choice is abundantly clear. HBCU Made is a perfect gift for each generation of prospective students and brand new alumni to come.

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Student Mental Health Resources

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All course participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the mental health resources
available at Howard University. Even if you do not think you need any services, be aware of what is offered in the event that you experience an unexpected situation that warrants emergency resources. University Counseling Service (UCS) offers a wide range of counseling and psychological services to assist currently enrolled students. Students can call (202) 806-6870 or email HUCounseling@howard.edu to request an initial appointment. Same-day appointments are available when needed. The crisis line is open to all students (202) 345-6709 from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. on weekdays and 24 hours during weekends and holidays.

Academic and Student Support Services

For Tutoring Services, visit the Tutoring & Learning Support Services Office.
For writing assistance, visit the Writing Center.
For Library Services, visit the Howard University Libraries.
For Academic Advising, visit the Academic Advising Services.
For technical help with Blackboard, visit the ETS Office.
For general student academic support, visit the Center for Academic Excellence.
For general student support, visit the Division of Student Affairs.

Technology Support

Enterprise Technology Services:
● For questions about the LMS or third-party tools, visit My Helpdesk and select LMS Support
● For general tech support questions visit My Helpdesk and select Technical Support

LMS Support:
● For general assistance with the LMS for students visit Student LMS Support
● To contact ETS: Phone & Email, Phone: 202-806-2020, Email: helpdesk@howard.edu

LGBTQ+

Howard University is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the University community, including all sexes, sexual orientations, gender expressions, and gender identities. For more information please contact the Division of Student Affairs.

Required Accounts

We will be using Kahoot! (https://kahoot.it/) during this semester. You can download the app for free on your phone or use it right on your computer. Please use your first or last name when answering questions to ensure that your name is recorded correctly.

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