Native Land Pod HBCUs and Recent Violence Around our Homecomings | MiniPod
Oct 31, 2025
Two hosts tackle the troubling violence during recent HBCU homecoming events, focusing on incidents at Howard and Lincoln University. They discuss the unfair media narratives that harm HBCUs while exploring safety strategies that don't compromise the celebratory spirit. Insights on the role of non-student actors in the violence and examples of successful event coordination highlight the complexities. Ultimately, they advocate for equitable policing and maintaining the cultural essence of homecomings amidst necessary security measures.
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Media Shapes Perception Of HBCU Safety
- Media often links violence directly to HBCU events, distorting public perception of campuses.
- Andrew Gillum warns that this harms enrollment and shifts the national narrative away from academic achievement.
Mayor Experience Negotiating Event Safety
- Andrew Gillum draws on his SGA and mayoral experience negotiating law enforcement presence and exit plans for events.
- He describes balancing safety with convenience when arranging street closures and policing.
Plan Joint Traffic And Crowd Management
- Coordinate city, campus, and law enforcement planning for traffic and crowd management before homecoming events.
- Bakari Sellers urges using state troopers and resources comparable to PWIs to protect attendees.