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Today, Dr. Melva Wallace, President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, joins Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed for a powerful and unfiltered conversation on leadership, HBCUs, and the uncomfortable truths shaping the future of Black communities.
Recorded live at the HBCU AI Conference, this episode challenges a critical question:
Have we been undervaluing HBCUs?
Dr. Wallace breaks down how perception, prestige, and internal biases impact how we view Black institutions, while also sharing how authentic leadership, speed, and strategic vision have transformed Huston-Tillotson into a top-performing HBCU.
This conversation goes beyond education; it’s about ownership, investment, and whether we truly support what belongs to us.
What You’ll Learn
00:00 The Uncomfortable Truth About HBCUs
01:00 Welcome to BEP Live at Huston-Tillotson
02:00 Meet Dr. Melva Wallace
07:00 Transforming a 150-Year Institution
10:00 Leadership, Speed, and Strategy
13:00 The Metric That Matters Most
16:00 Authentic Leadership Lessons
20:00 Are We Undervaluing HBCUs?
23:00 Supporting Black Institutions
26:00 Final Thoughts
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