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Marcus Garvey Academy Participates in HBCU Week

For more than a century, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have produced a significant portion of the nation’s doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, political and religious leaders. President Joe Biden declared September 24 through September 28, 2023 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) week and encouraged educators, public officials, and all Americans to “observe this week with appropriate programs and ceremonies that acknowledge the countless achievements of HBCUs.”
 
That's exactly what we did at Marcus Garvey African-Centered Academy. During Marcus Garvey Academy's HBCU Week, students participated in many HBCU activities. Some of the activities included hearing HBCU facts during morning announcements, a door decorating contest, representing your HBCU t-shirt day, virtual college tours, viewing HBCU bands, and an introduction to Black Greek Letter Organizations. Students were exposed to what HBCUs are, why they exist, and why they are important.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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