DeVos to give commencement speech at historically black university [View all]

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Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will give the commencement speech at Bethune-Cookman University, the historically black establishment said.

DeVos will speak at the school’s commencement ceremony on May 10 on its campus in Daytona Beach, Fla.

“Much like Dr. Bethune, Founder of Bethune-Cookman University, Secretary DeVos deems the importance of opportunity and hope for students to receive an exceptional education experience,” the university said in a press release.
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“#HCBUs are such an important piece of the fabric of American history—one that encompasses some of our nation's greatest citizens,” DeVos wrote. “Providing an alternative option to students denied the right to attend a quality school is the legacy of #HBCUs."

“But your history was born not out of mere choice, but out of necessity, in the face of racism, and in the aftermath of the Civil War,” she added.

http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/331496-devos-to-give-commencement-speech-at-historically-black-college

Isn't it great that she'll have the chance to explain to them why segregated schools really gave them a wonderful alternative to Harvard, Yale, and affordable state universities.....