Left of Black | Deondra Rose on HBCU's Contribution to Democracy in the U.S.

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Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU's) have been an integral part of the educational landscape of the United States since the mid-19th century. Over their existence, HBCU's have educated up to 90 percent of Black college students across the country, including those who became federal judges, lawmakers, business leaders, and much more. Today, HBCUs continue to contribute heavily to our nation's democracy as evidenced by the sheer number of African American political leaders who attended them, including Vice President Kamala Harris. Supporting HBCUs and their education of Black students promotes democracy, which includes a commitment to helping build politically empowering skills, developing political leadership, and fostering a commitment to service. Dr. Deondra Rose, the Kevin D. Gorter Associate Professor of Public Policy at @DukeSanfordSchool, joins host Prof. Mark Anthony Neal to discuss her new book, "The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy," published by Oxford University Press.

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"Left of Black," Duke University's intrepid web series on Black Studies and the Black Arts, begins its milestone fifteenth season! "Left of Black" is the 2024 Gold Davey Award-winning and 2023 Webby Award-nominated series featuring interviews with Black Studies scholars, along with musicians and artists, created and hosted by the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of African and African American Studies, Dr. Mark Anthony Neal.

Directed, produced & edited by Eric Barstow, M.F.A.