The Tangent I go off on for this ep revolves around HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), my introduction to them and some of my past experiences attending one as an undergraduate (Alabama A&M) and professor (Florida A&M). I delve into issues such as representation and funding as well as lighter topics like HBCU "Classics" and kicking it on The Ave.
As someone who began at an HBCU, graduated from PWIs (undergrad and graduate), started full-time teaching at a second HBCU, and is currently teaching at a third PWI, my unique perspective regarding the topic of HBCUs could be deemed as valuable to some.
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Straight from class to the cast, Brandan Craft, a visual communication design professor continues his thoughts, instruction, stories, and TANGENTS regarding topics relating to art, design, and tech.
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TANGENTS:
00:00 Intro
02:02 (Very brief) Why do we have HBCUs?
03:47 What drew me to HBCUs
04:00 The Classics
05:59 The Cosby Show, Different World, & School Daze
06:59 Alpha Esquires
08:33 Alabama A&M (undergrad)
09:13 EVERYONE IS BLACK!
12:29 Why I left
19:04 Florida A&M (professor)
20:46 How many black male teachers have you had EVER?
21:25 The (2) black male teachers I had K-16
23:18 A family atmosphere (homecoming, bands, step shows, etc)
26:35 Funding issues
29:30 Teaching all-black classes
31:24 Why I left (again)
Year 2: First SemesterClass: Intro to Design
