On this episode of “I Love My HBCU?” podcast, Dr. Sharon H. Porter, a proud graduate of two HBCUs (Winston-Salem State University and Howard University), talks education, media, community building, the need to set individual boundaries, and challenges the notion of HBCU love without accountability.
As an elementary school principal, she demonstrates her passion for shaping young minds, while also founding and overseeing Vision and Purpose Lifestyle magazine and hosting the engaging "I Am Dr. Sharon" show on Roku. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining a balanced lifestyle, stressing the need for one to prioritize and understand where they invest their time. Furthermore, she shares insights on potential areas for improvement within HBCUs, highlighting the significance of enhancing professionalism within these institutions. Dr. Sharon advocates for a cultural shift where professionalism becomes a core expectation, thereby elevating the standards and performance across all facets of HBCU operations. The unprofessional narrative is one that too many know first hand and there IS a cure.
Tune in to hear Dr. Porter’s champion professionalism, accountability, and active advocacy as pillars for ensuring the enduring impact of HBCUs, urging all to demonstrate their love for these institutions through tangible actions. *All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of all entities of "I Love My HBCU?"
