Wednesday, February 22
7:00-8:30pm ET
(Virtual Program)
As the HCHSAA celebrates Black History Month in February, we invite you to attend a virtual panel discussion on the subject of HBCUs. Held on Wednesday, February 22 from 7:00-8:30pm ET, we will have a discussion with Hunter alums who have chosen an HBCU either as their place of learning or as their professional environment.
At Hunter, coursework, involvement in the G.O., and other activities are designed to prepare the school’s students for the next stage in their academic journey. The process of selecting a college may be among the most exciting aspects of one’s high school career.
Many factors must be taken into account, such as a college’s program of offerings, identifying a campus that is suited to one’s personality, and the crucial decision of whether to remain in or to leave New York.
For students who identify as African American or Black, HBCUs provide the potential for a unique learning opportunity. HBCUs have a rich legacy in breaking through barriers to higher learning, in years where Blacks had been denied access to education due to slavery and segregation. Additionally, HBCUs foster an academic and social environment that engenders a deep sense of community.
These beacons of learning are located in twenty-one U.S. states and in the U.S. Virgin Islands. For Black students coming from Hunter, these schools may fulfill a desire to be a part of a more diverse student body, and they may thrive in such a setting.
Our panelists are:
Janice HERBERT-Carter ’73, M.D., Chair and Professor of the Department of Medical Education, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta GA. Dr. Herbert-Carter is a graduate of Princeton University in Biochemistry, Science in Human Affairs, and Afro-American Studies. She earned her MD from Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM) and completed internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Ernestine WILLIAMS Duncan ’79, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Faculty Ombuds, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA. Dr. Duncan is a graduate of Oberlin College in Ohio, where she majored in Psychology, Communications, and Black Studies. She earned her Master and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Georgia State University.
Ronald Aikens ’86, J.D., Trademark Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, DC. Mr. Aikens is a graduate of Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. He earned his Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law.
Host and Moderator
Judith Daniel ’79 is Chair of the HCHSAA’s Diversity Committee and is a member of the HCHSAA’s Board of Directors. An experienced mental health practitioner and licensed Creative Art Therapist, she earned her Master of Public Administration from Baruch College and an Advanced Certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling from Queens College. She also holds a Master of Arts in Dance Therapy from New York University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Boston University.
Judith Daniel ’79 is Chair of the HCHSAA’s Diversity Committee and is a member of the HCHSAA’s Board of Directors. An experienced mental health practitioner and licensed Creative Art Therapist, she earned her Master of Public Administration from Baruch College and an Advanced Certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling from Queens College. She also holds a Master of Arts in Dance Therapy from New York University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Boston University.
Join us for what is certain to be an important discussion.
