Rev. Rashad Raymond Moore on Increasing Enrollment at HBCUs (FOX 5)

January 18, 2021

Dr. Rashad Raymond Moore, a pastor from Crown Heights, proudly reflects on his transformative experience at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he was accepted despite initial rejection. He credits Morehouse for shaping his path, leading him to pursue a Ph.D. at Columbia University. Emphasizing the importance of HBCUs, Moore hopes more New York high school seniors will choose this enriching educational experience. HBCUs provide a supportive environment that challenges and affirms students, fostering their personal and professional growth. Moore suggests increasing enrollment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by emphasizing the pivotal role these institutions play in empowering African American students. He emphasizes the importance of HBCUs as transformative environments that provide both challenge and affirmation. Moore advocates for promoting HBCUs as spaces where students can thrive academically, professionally, and personally.