THE VILLAGE
The Village Sub-Committee embodies the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child, it is our intent to raise awareness that enhances student development.
Soulful Sunday - Dinner & Conversation
With the concept of, “it takes a village” in mind, Soulful Sunday provides a space for informative discussion. Everyone is welcomed to the table.
2022-2023 Series - INACTIVE
2021-2022 Series - A&M Excellence
This series will highlight the success of the A&M Community with speakers from our community to share their personal stories about achievement.
September 26, 2021 - Engineering for the Masses with Dr. James Hubbard Jr.
November 14, 2021 - Family of the Corps with Ret. Lt. Col. Pamela K. Stafford '84
February 27, 2022 - Service to Our Nation with Oni K. Blair '02
March 27, 2022 - Ethical Leadership with Ret. Lt. Col. Kenneth Allison (USAF) '85
April 3, 2022 - A Woman with Corps Values with Ret. Col. Pauletta Blueitt '81
2020-2021 Series - Being Black American
This burning question series intended to capture the uniqueness of Black America and Black America’s impact in US society.
Sept 27 2020 - What does “African” mean in African American? Dr. Alain Lawo-Sukam
Oct 11 2020 - Why are Black Americans required to love America, but America does not love Black Americans? Dr. Dave Louis
Nov 15 2020 - Do young Black Americans still feel connected to Africa? Dr. Jeffrey Opaleye
Jan 31 2021 - What happened to our 40 acres? Dr. Sarah Gatson
Feb 28 2021 - Who gets to own and perform Black identity? Prof. Rebecca Hankins
Mar 28 2021 - Does popular media continue to portray Black Americans negatively? Dr. Leroy Dorsey
Apr 25 2021 - What is Black America? Dr. Joseph Jewell