The CIAA’s postseason tournament is among the country’s most financially successful, producing upwards of 150,000 visitors and driving $50 million of economic activity to host cities. The CIAA is one of the nation’s oldest athletic conferences and is comprised of mostly HBCUs, including 2022 tournament host Bowie State University. The program then looks at the arrival of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Basketball Tournament in Baltimore. David Wilson, MSU Ronald Mason, Jr., J.D., UDC and Dr.
Harry Williams, president, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, as well as HBCU presidents Dr. Interviews with the region’s six HBCU presidents feature their innovative new programs, reveal their plans for the future, and discuss the national implications of Maryland’s recent $577 million settlement related to the state’s history of discrimination against its four HBCUs. Karsonya “Kaye” Whitehead co-host a one-hour special that takes an in-depth look at the current state of HBCUs. Those six are Bowie State University (BSU), Coppin State University (CSU), Howard University (HU), Morgan State University (MSU), University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES).ĭirect Connection: One-Hour HBCU Special – 7-8 p.m. There are 101 HBCUs, including six in MPT’s viewing area. In Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Congress officially defined an HBCU as a school of higher learning that was accredited and established before 1964, and whose principle mission is the education of African Americans. “HBCU Week on MPT is our opportunity to tell the stories of these truly inspirational, important, and uniquely American institutions.” Mitchell, MPT senior vice president/chief content officer and a Morgan State University graduate. “HBCUs in our region and beyond are responsible for training, developing, and preparing leaders who contribute to every sector of industry,” explains Travis E. More information and resources are available at mpt.org/racism. MPT began this long-term initiative in 2020 to stimulate thoughtful discussion and increase understanding of race-related issues in communities across Maryland.
HBCU Week is part of the statewide public TV network’s Standing Against Racism: Fostering Unity Through Dialogue initiative. Attendees will see a portion of the film and hear from BSU panelists.
Then on Sunday, September 12 at 3 p.m., MPT and Bowie State University (BSU) will co-host a preview of the new PBS documentary Muhammad Ali. On Wednesday, September 8 at 7 p.m., the network is partnering with to present “Awakening: HBCU Reckoning and Revival.” Panelists and participants will discuss HBCUs as an important, vibrant, and active part of the Black American experience in politics, economics, culture, and industry. The event will take place on MPT’s OVEE virtual screening platform, Facebook page, YouTu be page, and the HBCU Sirius XM Channel. During HBCU Week, audiences are encouraged to contribute to the conversation on social media using the hashtag #HBCUWeekMD.īeyond broadcast, MPT is offering two interactive events.
Viewers can find more information and view trailers for the upcoming programs at mpt.org/hbcu. This is the second year MPT is presenting HBCU Week. Program highlights include a special one-hour episode of Direct Connection featuring interviews with HBCU presidents, an evening of music featuring HBCU student performers, and documentaries featuring students and staff. Maryland Public Television (MPT) will celebrate historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with HBCU Week, a slate of programs and events sharing informative and inspirational stories about HBCUs and the people who attend, graduate, administrate, and advocate for these important institutions of higher learning.ĭuring the week of September 6 – 12, MPT will deliver more than 15 hours of broadcast and livestream content exploring the past, present, and future of the nation’s HBCUs.