August 9, 2014 Changed Everything

On August 9, 2014, Derrick Louis watched history unfold on his phone. And that moment changed his life.He transferred to an HBCU he never toured. Started an NAACP chapter in two days. Marched students to the polls.This is about identity. This is about power. This is about what happens when education meets culture.All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST.Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcuFollow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu

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