An angry crowd confronted Marva Johnson during her final candidacy for Florida A&M University presidency due to her links with Gov. Ron DeSantis amid book bans. This sparked reflection on the importance of commemorating Black history. The author recounts a personal experience attending a graduation at Wiley University, a pivotal HBCU founded shortly after the Emancipation Proclamation. The ceremony is depicted as a vibrant celebration of Black culture, featuring music and traditional ceremonies, highlighting the deep significance of these events in remembering and honoring heritage.
While we celebrated the milestone in Trinity's life and the history of Wiley, to me it was a celebration of yet another kind, a celebration of Black History.
I sat, like a wide-eyed child, anticipating more of what I call a traditional Black graduating ceremony with bits and pieces of our history told in songs.
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