Focusing on the changes, misconceptions, and current state of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), this half-hour documentary offers insight through the personal stories of students and insights from experts.
Opportunity, Access & Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs airs Thursday, September 11 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.
Hosted by HBCU graduate Brandis Griffith-Friedman, the program follows five students from two HBCUs located on opposite sides of the country — as well as a family of a high school senior in Chicago who is debating his future — through their day, sharing their experiences and stories. It also explores the changing face of enrollment and funding at HBCUs with contributions from experts Dr. Michael Lomax, CEO of UNCF, and Felecia Commodore, associate professor of higher education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Opportunity, Access & Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs repeats Tuesday, September 10 at 4:30 a.m. on WXXI-TV and Sunday, September 14 at 10:30 a.m. on WXXI-WORLD
Photo: Opportunity, Access & Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs key art.
Credit: American Public Television.