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Skylar Stephens

Skylar is a sophomore at Xavier University of Louisiana majoring in mass communication.

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Posted inRace and Equity

HBCU graduates share lessons learned — from prioritizing happiness to embracing their natural hair

By Skylar Stephens, Alivia Welch, Brittany Patterson, and Tyuanna WilliamsMay 30, 2023June 13, 2024

The experience continues to be a crucial part of creating an environment that embraces Black culture — and prepares them for the real world.

Posted inRace and Equity

At many HBCUs, just 1 in 3 students is a man. Here’s why that matters.

By Naomi Harris and Skylar StephensApril 22, 2023June 13, 2024

Black student enrollment overall has been declining across higher education. But it’s particularly evident at historically Black institutions.

Graduation at the Xavier University of Louisiana
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HBCU stereotypes ‘dampen the light.’ Here’s what people get wrong.

By Auzzy Byrdsell, Brittany Patterson, Jasper Smith, Skylar Stephens, Alivia Welch, and Tyuanna WilliamsFebruary 1, 2023June 13, 2024

Our six HBCU reporting fellows asked students on their campuses: What do people misunderstand about HBCUs?

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