North Carolina's Black colleges could change next week's election results
Ten historic Black colleges in North Carolina are working to get their 40‚000 students to vote next Tuesday. Student groups lead the effort while VP Harrisʼs HBCU background adds extra meaning
Across North-Carolinaʼs landscape‚ ten historically Black colleges stand ready to make their mark in next weeks election. These schools — with their deep-rooted history of social change — have become key players in the states political landscape
The combined force of nearly 40‚000 students represents a significant voting group‚ and campus organizations dont want to waste this opportunity. Student-government groups are leading the charge with door-to-door registration drives and info-sharing sessions (making sure every eligible student knows where and how to vote)
The movement has gained extra momentum since Vice President Kamala Harris — an HBCU graduate herself — is on the ballot. Her presence has inspired many first-time voters at these institutions: creating a bridge between the schools activist heritage and todays political landscape
The states historically Black universities are spread across various regions — from coastal areas to rural backroads — making their influence felt in multiple districts. Student leaders are using social-media‚ campus events; and peer-to-peer outreach to boost voter participation
