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A Summer Well-Spent
A condensed version of this piece appears on Advancement Project’s blog – Just Democracy. “Mr. Hairston, can we get extra recess?” The familiar inquiry entered my eardrums as the day neared completion. After a few persistent attempts from several classmates, the … Continue reading
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A Reflection on Death
Meonne Davis Glenn, 1980-2015 Cassius Ezra Fredd, 1992-2015 April proved to be a difficult month. During the middle of it, I learned that a Howard senior, Cassius Fredd, passed away unexpectedly. The following week, my mother informed me that my first … Continue reading
In Honor of Strong Women
Strong women surround me still. Throughout my life, my path has been guided by confident and intelligent women. My mother taught me the importance of education and the significance of compassion. My sister encourages me constantly and, early in my … Continue reading
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The Birth of a Writer
2014 quickly draws to a close, and I hate to see it go. The departing year provided numerous opportunities for me. I studied abroad in France with one of my law school’s programs, and I reached the halfway point in … Continue reading
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Breaking the Code of Silence on Race in Law School
This piece was co-authored by Kyle Alagood, another student at the LSU Law Center. It first appeared in the Huffington Post on October 23, 2014. There is an unspoken rule here in Louisiana: Do not talk about race. The rule … Continue reading
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The Role of the Black Church in the 21st Century
I dedicate this piece to my father, who celebrates 26 years in the ministry this year. Over the past twenty-three years, the church has been one of the most influential aspects of my development. My parents were raised in the … Continue reading
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My Tribute to ASB
In memory of Donald A. Hill, Jr. 1992-2012 The Howard University Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program just completed its twentieth year of service. Born in the Office of the Dean of the Chapel, this university-wide community service initiative has evolved … Continue reading
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The Continued Necessity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
On March 2, 1867, President Andrew Johnson approved a congressional enactment that chartered the Howard University in the District of Columbia. I dedicate this piece to my alma mater and to the 104 other historically Black colleges and universities in … Continue reading
Andrew Reginald Hairston 