This is a seven part docu-series produced by me and my colleague Alexis Matthews presented at the 2019 Southern Regional Orientation Workshop at Coastal Carolina University. This series shares the experience and advice from African-American undergraduates, faculty, and alumni from predominately white institutions (PWI's) on how to have better diversity and experiences for future minority students.
What were some fears and/or concerns coming to a PWI in the South?
Did you have any assumptions regarding your race at a PWI?
What adverse challenges have occurred to you as a black student on campus?
Have you ever felt like you had to try harder or act different to fit into different groups on campus? If so, how?
Have you seen or witnessed situations where people appropriate your culture?
What would you share with people who are curious about learning, experiencing and improving your culture at a PWI?
In what ways has your university helped you embrace your identity that you will carry into life?