Are HBCUs Prepared to Start, and Stop, the 2020 College Football Season?
As economies reopen nationwide and protestors stand shoulder to shoulder in opposition to racial oppression and police violence, several historically black colleges have announced that the largest gatherings in the name of commerce and culture will not be held in the name of preserving public health.
Socially distanced football games remain scheduled in October for North Carolina A&T State University, Fayetteville State University, and Winston-Salem State University, but they will not feature the throngs of thousands of HBCU students, alumni and community members that annually deliver millions in economic impact and life-long memories through homecoming celebrations…
