Convocation

I had been hearing of a thing called "convocation" and I had no clue what it was. Honestly, in my head I thought, "Why are they making me go to this? This is going to be a waste of time." What I didn't know was that I was going to be dead wrong.

As I walked into the auditorium, I still did not quite understand what was about to take place. I thought maybe they're going to preach to us and bless us into the school. Well that didn't quite happen. Convocation was the official welcome into Howard University and this year was honored to have Dr. Lomax as the orator.

Dr. Lomax gave a powerful and inspiring speech. We all hear that "you are the future", but we don't necessarily believe it , but Dr. Lomax confirmed that this quote is in fact true. Dr. Lomax spoke on how in order for an institution to operate as successfully as Howard does and to remain and institution of higher learning for over 100 years as Howard has, it takes a team effort. Deans, professors,alumni, sponsors, and most importantly students have to work as a team to maintain the reputation of the school.

Dr. Lomax stressed the importance of HBCU's in America claiming that they must remain in an abundance. I believe that that statement is entirely true. Blacks in America are often stereotyped and often times are still seen to be lower than a white individual. HBCU's are needed to further the education of blacks and provide them with the tools of professionalism to prove not only to themselves but to the world that blacks have come a long way in history and can perform at the same level or higher than individuals of another color.

I was truly enriched by the convocation and I'm glad that I attended and plan to attend in the years to come.