Make It Plain with Mark Thompson HBCUs Part Two: The Presidents of Howard, Fisk, & UDC (Season 1, Episode 251)
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Make It Plain with Mark Thompson

HBCUs Part Two: The Presidents of Howard, Fisk, & UDC (Season 1, Episode 251)

Podcast Episode | Talk-Show

A university president serves as the guiding force behind the development and progress of a school's organization, and today Mark speaks with three powerhouse individuals leading the way at some of the most prominent HBCUs in the country. ...See moreA university president serves as the guiding force behind the development and progress of a school's organization, and today Mark speaks with three powerhouse individuals leading the way at some of the most prominent HBCUs in the country. First up is Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, President of Howard University, followed by Dr. Vann Newkirk, President of Fisk University, and lastly Dr. Ronald Mason, President of The University of the District of Columbia. In each of these unique conversations, Mark and his guests explore university history, discuss the impact of corona virus on HBCUs and their universities in particular, and reflect on what it means to now have an HBCU graduate in the White House. This episode is both a lesson in history and a glimpse of the future, with HBCUs finally finding themselves centered in the collegiate discussion. See less

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Name	Known for
Wayne A.I. Frederick Self - President of Howard University Self - President of Howard University See fewer	Make It Plain with Mark Thompson (2019)
Ronald Mason Self - President of The University of the District of Columbia Self - President of The University of the District of Columbia See fewer	We Are Washington (2016)
Vann Newkirk Sr. Self - President of Fisk University (as Dr. Vann Newkirk) Self - President of Fisk University (as Dr. Vann Newkirk) See fewer	Make It Plain with Mark Thompson (2019)
Mark Thompson Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Make It Plain with Mark Thompson (2019)