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5 Hip-Hop Quotes to Inspire College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

3. Big Sean (“Sacrifices”, 2017) “The human race is all about pacing. First generation college students are tasked with the tumultuous role of paving their own road. 5. Ye ("Last Call”, 2004) “I ain't play the hand I was dealt, I changed my cards. There is no luck when it comes to academic success.

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leslie Hall, director of the HBCU Program at the Human Rights Campaign — the largest LGBTQ lobbying organization in the U.S. Over 80% identify as BIPOC or multi-racial and 51% are first-generation. remembers the joyful opening of the LGBTQ+ Resource Office on the main campus of Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Luis A.

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“A Million Miles Away” watch party with José Hernández

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Your belief was well-founded, as in 2004, I was selected as an astronaut. When I became an astronaut in 2004, I realized I’d become an instant role model, and I embraced that role. I was taking challenging courses like Calculus, Programming, Physics, and Humanities, and I found myself struggling immensely.