In this episode of the Varying Viewpoints podcast series, we invited Chef Camerron Dangerfield, an alumnus of Alabama A&M University, for a conversation with Leslie Ekpe, Proctor Institute Visiting Scholar. They discuss the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses within the homecoming experience. Camerron shares how these businesses enriched his student experience and laid the foundation for his success as a chef and entrepreneur. Building on the first episode of this series, which explored alumni homecoming experiences, this conversation explores how homecoming blends family, education, and business. They also touch on the legacy of Alabama A&M University and how the community cultivates the next generation. In celebration of the university’s 150th anniversary, Camerron and Leslie discuss ways to highlight local businesses through social media, reflecting on how they strengthen HBCU communities.
Listen to this episode to learn more about how HBCU homecomings fuel individual success and strengthen the lasting legacy of love, family, and service at institutions like Alabama A&M University.
