Rate this HBCU Day 72: Fayetteville State University

[JordanwiththeWiz]

That’s real.

I lived in Fayetteville practically my whole life, but I live in the Atlanta area now. There was a stint where I moved to Pittsburgh for a year (culture shock) when I was in 4th grade and I initially went to Morehouse (partied too much) but that’s about it. When I came back I finished my degree at FSU. I lived on the same side of Fayetteville the entire time too. I lived in the College Lakes area when I was younger, then the Country Club/Hillendale area when I was older. Cliffdale Road always seemed like another city and was never worth the trip until it was time to go to the club over there that’s had like 20 names by now, lol. I think it was called Carolina Live and Chocolate City when I was actively going.

But I graduated from Smith in 05 and was there all 4 years, so I might have known your brother. The band director there was always talking about the history of Broadell. In fact, during band camp, he specifically made us run our two miles in the morning down Broadell. Me and my homeboys were just talking bout how yoi ain’t really from Fayetteville if you ain’t done certain things. If you never played balled or at least been to Seabrook park, you ain’t really from there, lol. Big ups to Dennis Smith Jr. for the renovation though… but I remember my brother’s friend bringing a gun when we played at night. We were kinda wildin playin ball at Seabrook at Midnight, lol.

Its crazy though, I hadn’t been back to Fayetteville in years, but I went back for my Grandmother’s funeral a couple years back and I could barely recognize some parts. Especially where they expanded 295. Bragg Blvd looks completely different in some places.

I live in Fayetteville now shyt different they keep building new shyt. They added two 7/11s, two sheetz and keep adding on to the mall. They kept expending 295. Today they officially changed Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty with a big ribbon cutting today.

 

[Rollie Forbes]

 

[get these nets]

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[DrBanneker]

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Fayetteville State produces the second most RNs of any HBCU with starting salaries almost $70k. This is a huge cheat code, especially for out of state students, who want the HBCU experience and a good career.

 

[42 Monks]

I dont think I've ever seen a community/area do a U-turn the way Fayetteville has over the years. Can barely believe its the same city these days. Definitely a good thing.

 

[get these nets]

Fayetteville State produces the second most RNs of any HBCU with starting salaries almost $70k. This is a huge cheat code, especially for out of state students, who want the HBCU experience and a good career.

Yeah, there's a lot of progress and momentum in NC (and MD). Opening up avenues to education, and helping students graduate with low debt. Amazing work by the Black elected officials and advocates. Because you created this series, it's easier to track what is being proposed , passed, and implemented to that end.
I can imagine how home ownership, business creation, and investment figures will look like in 10 - 20 years in those places. With more young Black people working and not burdened by such high debt.

 

[get these nets]

*4 minute segment, press play

For Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Josh Williams, an HBCU origin is a 'badge of honor'

Graduates of historically Black colleges and universities account for an outsized number of NFL Hall of Famers. The Chiefs’ backup corner from Fayetteville State University has dreams of joining their ranks.

www.kcur.org

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