Bennett College's Dr Gwenn Bookman interviewed on WFMY NEWS 2 for Black History Month - 2 28 25
|
|
|
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! |
 |
HBCU CONNECT
From Gahanna, OH Central State University class of 1995 Member Since June 1999 |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest Videos
 |
Kiara Moore '25 | Bowie State University’s Winter 2025 Graduate Spotlights
Check out this video from Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland!
Kiara Moore, a first-generation college student, graduated from Bowie State University with a Bachelor of Science in commu ...more
HBCU CONNECT • 50 Views • February 12th, 2026 |
 |
Nasir Williams '25 | Bowie State University’s Winter 2025 Graduate Spotlights
Check out this video from Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland!
Nasir Williams graduated with a Bachelor of Science in communications with a concentration in strategic public relations, ...more
HBCU CONNECT • 27 Views • February 12th, 2026 |
 |
Laila Gwathmey '25| Bowie State University’s Winter 2025 Graduate Spotlights
Check out this video from Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland!
Laila Gwathmey came to Bowie State University with a lifelong passion for helping children — a calling shaped by her ...more
HBCU CONNECT • 32 Views • February 12th, 2026 |
 |
Yassine Kamara '25| Bowie State University’s Winter 2025 Graduate Spotlights
Check out this video from Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland!
Yassine Kamara graduated with a Bachelor of Science in health services administration and prepares to take her next step a ...more
HBCU CONNECT • 34 Views • February 12th, 2026 |
 |
Jevon Hamilton '25| Bowie State University’s Winter 2025 Graduate Spotlights
Check out this video from Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland!
Jevon Hamilton came to Bowie State University as a standout football player, but discovered his true passion was in the cl ...more
HBCU CONNECT • 35 Views • February 12th, 2026 |
Popular Videos
 |
10 Hours of Grandma Thanksgiving Rap Song "Beans Greens Potatoes Tomatoes" LyricsNow Look A Here!!!!
Look!!!!
Look!!!!
I Got Beans Greens Potatoes Tomatoes
Lamb Rams Hogs Dogs
Beans Greens Potatoes Tomatoes
Chicken Turkeys Rabbit
YOU NAME IT!!!!!!
Beans Greens Potato ...more
How May I Help You NC • 54,495 Views • October 28th, 2022 |
 |
Adam McFadden saved my lifeAdam McFadden saved my life
Learn more at http://www.hbcu.bethematch.org
...more
Devon Marshall • 53,157 Views • November 6th, 2009 |
 |
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise | Premieres November 15 & 22 on PBSJoin Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he looks at the last 50 years of African-American history — from Dr. King to President Obama, from James Brown to Beyoncé — charting the remarkable progress made and rai ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 50,841 Views • November 4th, 2016 |
 |
HBCUConnect and Carol's Daughter team up to bring you an exciting video and an exclusive giveaway!Listen as Lisa Price, founder of Carol's Daughter, talks about how she started out the business and click here to enter our giveaway: http://www.carolsdaughter.com/hbcuconnect ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 50,496 Views • May 15th, 2014 |
