Jelani Favors

Jelani Favors, a distinguished History professor at North Carolina A&T, joins Crystal Sanders, an Associate Professor of African American Studies at Emory, and Dominique Baker, an education policy expert from the University of Delaware. They discuss the pivotal role of HBCUs in the Civil Rights Movement and the concept of the 'second curriculum' that nurtures activism. The conversation also addresses historical struggles for equitable education, the aspirations of Black universities, and the contemporary challenges faced by Black students today.

Joining the discussion are Andrew Douglas, a political science professor at Morehouse College, Jared Loggins from Amherst College, and historian Jelani Favors. They dive into Robert F. Smith's game-changing donation to Morehouse, examining how it challenges traditional philanthropy and the role of HBCUs in today’s educational landscape. The conversation unpacks the concept of "philanthrocapitalism," the impact of EdTech on HBCUs, and whether these institutions can spearhead a revolutionary shift in education.