If you are the parent of a high school junior or senior, you know that the question of “what comes next” is a pivotal one. For some students, college is the right answer… but the question is, “Where?”
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) have produced 40% of all Black engineers and 50% of all Black lawyers in America. Seventy percent of Black doctors in our country attended an HBCU, and 80% of Black judges are alumni of these institutions. “Their relevance is unquestionable, and students have a cultural affiliation with these schools that causes them to continue to make the choice to attend an HBCU,” says Hailee Clack, President of The Floyd and Brenda Clack Initiative and current HBCU student.
HBCU are not always included in traditional college fairs. However, thanks to a collaboration between the Library and the Floyd and Brenda Clack Initiative, you are invited to explore what these schools have to offer. The Library is hosting the second annual Flint to HBCU Forum on Thursday, December 21, from 5:00-7:30pm. Come hear about and discuss the rich history and cultural relevance of our nation’s HBCU with current students and alumni. You will also learn about financial aid options, scholarships, and college acceptance tips. Join us to explore which HBCU might be right for you!
The Library offers many additional resources to help students explore college opportunities, including college admissions test preparation, college exploration, and tutorials for college success skills. One of our Librarians would be happy to show you the resources and help point you toward what you need.
Find more information about programs, services, Library cards and more by visiting our website at fpl.info. Hope to see you soon!
Calendar Items
All of these events are free and open to the public. Please note that the Library will be closed Dec. 25-Jan.1 for the holidays.
- Dec. 5: 3:30pm Cozy Corners Lounge (quiet fun)
- Dec. 5: 4:30pm Teen Writers’ Workshop
- Dec. 5: 5:00pm 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Cultural Center
- Dec. 6: 4:30pm Lego Club
- Dec. 7: 12:00pm Booked for Lunch, featuring David Scott Smith, former Flint Journal humor columnist
- Dec. 7: 6:00pm Gift Wrapping Party
- Dec. 8: 10:00am Every Child Ready to Read Storytime
- Dec. 8: 2:00pm CPR Training*
- Dec. 9: 1:00pm Polar Express Storytime
- Dec. 9: 3:00pm Grief & The Holidays Support Group*
- Dec. 12: 3:30pm Cozy Corners Lounge (quiet fun)
- Dec. 13: 4:30pm Lego Club
- Dec. 13: 6:00pm Holiday Mixology*
- Dec. 13: 6:00pm Podcasting @ the Library*
- Dec. 14: 6:00pm Teen Movie Event
- Dec. 15: 10:00am Every Child Ready to Read Storytime
- Dec. 15: 10:00am Silent Book Club
- Dec. 16: 1:00am Podcasting @ the Library*
- Dec. 16: 3:00pm Chess Club
- Dec. 16: 3:00pm Grief & The Holidays Support Group*
- Dec. 16: 3:00pm Virtual Reality (VR) for Teens
- Dec. 19: 3:30pm Cozy Corners Lounge (quiet fun)
- Dec. 20: 12:00pm Fiction Only Book Club, featuring “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman
- Dec. 20: 4:30pm Lego Club
- Dec. 20: 5:30pm Kwanzaa: A Cultural Celebration
- Dec. 21: 5:00pm Flint to HBCU Forum
- Dec. 22: 11:00am Backyard Friends Storytime
- Dec. 23: 1:00pm Kwanzaa Storytime
* Registration required for these events. Please visit our website to sign up.
Online Calendar
Our website calendar features the most current information about library programs. Please visit www.fpl.info for more information and a complete event listing.
