Robert Smith and Michael Lomax on HBCUs: The Path to Prosperity

The video discusses the impact of Robert's commitment to forgive student debt for Morehouse students, highlighting how it has enabled them to pursue further education and invest in their futures. It also addresses the need for sustainable contributions to HBCUs, with significant donations from individuals like Mackenzie Scott and federal investments. The discussion extends to the lack of diversity in industries such as financial services and technology, emphasizing the importance of hiring and promoting talent from HBCUs to create systemic change.

What impact has the commitment to forgive student debt had on the careers of the students involved?

How have the students utilized the absence of student debt in their professional pursuits?

In what ways have recent financial contributions to HBCUs been significant?

What challenges did HBCUs face during the COVID pandemic, and how were they addressed?

What systemic changes are necessary for corporations to improve diversity in hiring from HBCUs?