On Monday, February 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The Great Debate featuring Hampton and Howard universities took place on the campus of Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Bishop James Varick Auditorium. In Livingstone’s inaugural year of serving as host, the institution extends invitations to Middle and High Schools throughout the state to partake in the grand experience.
The HBCU Debate Tour brings together highly acclaimed debate teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to display academic prowess, with the ultimate goal of establishing and/or elevating debate teams around the country. The event promotes scholarly initiatives and exposes young people to current topics of some of the most pressing social, cultural, and political issues of the day.
Da’Tarvia Parrish, director of the Honors Program at Livingstone College, stated, “Our goal is to raise the consciousness and capture budding learners who might not otherwise be exposed to the art of debate as one of the most powerful and effective tools in the advancement of human rights issues and education.”
The Pirates of Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia, and the Bisons of Howard University in Washington, DC, will face off in two debates. Both teams have commendable debate records and experience with both HBCU and Ivy League contenders.
Livingstone College is asking all interested in attending to register at https://forms.gle/LVusNkXWndd299uR6. Please visit www.livingstone.edu for further details.
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