One Of One: Beyoncé Blesses Budding HBCU Scholars…
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Proving yet again that she is one of one (the only one), Beyoncé just made a big investment in future HBCU graduates with a $25,000 grant through her BeyGOOD Foundation for Camp HBCYouth.
The summer season program provides an introductory course for elementary faculty youngsters already on the trail to attending traditionally Black schools and universities.
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According to AFROTECH, Camp HBCYouth has partnerships with Spelman College, Tennessee State University, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, and Morgan State University, with plans for enlargement into Texas Southern University as properly. Founders Reagan Fresnel and Brian Wright, both HBCU alums themselves, serve roughly 2,000 elementary faculty college students from kindergarten through fifth grade in the seven-week summer season program. Fresnel personally thanked Beyoncé and BeyGOOD in the announcement on social media (seen above), stating, “To Mrs. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Ms. Tina Knowles & The BeyGOOD Family. Thank you! Your grant helps us put more children on HBCU campuses, hire more HBCU students, and keep camp within reach for the families who need it most.”
“Through an engaging blend of education, wellness, arts, and sports, Camp HBCYouth creates meaningful experiences that nurture creativity, encourage personal growth, and introduce students to the possibilities of higher education,” writes BeyGOOD, which also shared an spectacular stat that 95% of campers show a strong curiosity in going to a HBCU. The curriculum places a common focus on literacy, studying comprehension, essential pondering, problem-solving and even STEAM training.
For those in getting their younger ones in this system, early enrollment for Camp HBCYouth will start beginning Nov. 9. It’s never too early to get in formation!
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