EXPLORING ROOTS

BY DELANEY JOHNSON DESIGN EDITOR

College

decision day can be hard for most students, but for senior A’myrah Cheadle she knew becoming more connected with her cultural identity was on the top of her list.

Cheadle plans on attending North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, North Carolina, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). HBCUs exist to prioritize higher education for Black students.

“I want to attend a HBCU to be in an environment where I don’t have to worry or experience discrimination because of my race,” Cheadle said. “I also want to gain a deeper appreciation and knowledge about the great people who came along before me and blazed the trail.”

As preparation for attending this type of university, Cheadle has chosen to become a member of a scholarshipbased cotillion program. The program is sponsored by a historically Black sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, and it is designed to help members prepare for college in various ways.