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In Honor of Strong Women

Posted on March 31, 2015 by andrewrhairston

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

Posted on December 31, 2014 by andrewrhairston

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

Posted on October 24, 2014 by andrewrhairston

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

Posted on August 10, 2014 by andrewrhairston

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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The Wisdom of Our Elders

Posted on June 8, 2014 by andrewrhairston

I delivered this message for Acts Community Baptist Church’s commemoration of National Children’s Sunday on June 8, 2014. Please bow your heads. Lord, thank you for providing us with the opportunity to convene together in the presence of the Holy … Continue reading →

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My Tribute to ASB

Posted on March 15, 2014 by andrewrhairston

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

Posted on March 2, 2014 by andrewrhairston

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 →

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Call to Action: A Review of the New Jim Crow

Posted on February 20, 2014 by andrewrhairston

This piece appeared in the February 2014 edition of the LSU Law Center’s Student Publication – The Civilian.  As I began my junior year at Howard University in August of 2011, I was drawn to the story of Troy Davis. … Continue reading →

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