This episode is perfect for anyone interested in historically black colleges and universities, public service, and the value of relationships.
IN THIS EPISODE
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Clarence describes Johnson C. Smith University, the population of students it serves, the strengths of the university and what it could do better.
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He discusses what he wants to ‘radicalize’ on campus and his areas of strategic focus as president of the university.
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He makes a case for Historically Black Colleges and Universities ‘having a place’ in the 21st century.
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Clarence addresses the graduation rates of HBCUs and whether the preparedness of students is different than in previous generations.
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He reflects on his childhood growing up in Opa-locka in Miami in the 1960s.
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Clarence talks about his grandfather who was a Baptist minister and disciple of Marcus Garvey who was beaten by white supremacists in 1921.
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He talks about his time as a student at the University of Pennsylvania and why he chose to study law at the University of Michigan.
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Clarence answers what drew him to leadership roles in city governance and education and what brings him the most joy.