The National HBCU Alumni Hall of Fame Week hosted the "Call to Womanhood" & "Call to Manhood" Symposium at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Forty years ago, the Late, Thomas Dortch II had a vision to preserve & highlight contributions of Historically Black Colleges & University Alumni.
There were thirteen Dekalb County High Schools invited to attend this event. The girls & boys were in separate rooms to have candid conversations with the guest speakers about topics relevant to young adults. Congratulations to Retired Educator, Ms. Maronda Hastie for being included in the panel to speak to the girls! The Royal Courts from prospective universities surprised the youth when they proudly introduced their school.
Women Presenters: Gena Hill-Brown, Dr. Sharron Jenkins, Maronda Hastie, Eula Moore
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Men Presenters: Dr. Joshua Murfree, Dr. Ralph Simpson, Emmanuel Lewis & Attorney Chris Johnson
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The discussions included the following topics & more.
Other activities included the "Positive Image" program where the royal court from various universities visited the high schools. They talked about the benefits of higher education, what their school offers & how to become productive global citizens. The competition of the queens showcased talent & the purpose of attending a Historically Black College or University.
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