Bennett College's Dr Gwenn Bookman interviewed on WFMY NEWS 2 for Black History Month - 2 28 25
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Posted By: HBCU CONNECT on March 01, 2025 Check out this video from Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina! In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Gwendolyn McLaughlin Bookman, J.D., associate professor of political science at Bennett College, sat down with WFMY News 2’s Giselle Thomas to discuss the storied legacy of Bennett, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1958 visit, and the enduring importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). During the conversation, Dr. Bookman highlighted Bennett College’s long-standing role in shaping history, particularly through its activist-minded students—Bennett Belles—who played a critical role in the Civil Rights Movement. She underscored the significance of HBCUs as spaces of empowerment, where Black students are nurtured to lead, innovate, and challenge the status quo. One of the most striking moments of the interview was Dr. Bookman’s reflection on Dr. King’s visit to Bennett in 1958, a pivotal moment that reinforced the college’s role as a hub for intellectual discourse and social change. She emphasized that the impact of HBCUs extends far beyond their campuses, shaping national and global conversations on equity, justice, and leadership. With a career spanning law, politics, and international education, Dr. Bookman’s insights resonated as a powerful reminder that the past informs the present—and that institutions like Bennett College continue to produce changemakers who will define the future. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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