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John Marshall students tell school board HBCU tour deepened college aspirations
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Students from John Marshall High School described an HBCU college tour to the Rochester Public Schools board, saying visits to sites including Black Wall Street and Langston University broadened understanding of Black history and increased interest in college among participants.
Students from John Marshall High School's Black Student Union told the Rochester Public Schools board on April 7 that an HBCU college tour strengthened their sense of belonging and inspired postsecondary plans.
Director Whitehorn introduced the delegation and said the trip had brought 35 students and 13 chaperones to several campuses and historic sites. "We went to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Black Wall Street," a student recounted,…
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