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The Essential Nature of HBCUs

Posted on February 3, 2017 by andrewrhairston

This piece originally appeared in Diverse Issues in Higher Education on February 2, 2017. Even though my formal education is finished, I still find myself conversing about my college choice in various circles frequently. These casual dialogues often pose some … Continue reading →

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The Rich History and Current Relevance of America’s HBCUs

Posted on February 3, 2017 by andrewrhairston

This piece originally appeared in AFRO News on February 2, 2017.  On January 9, 2017, the remedial phase of The Coalition for Equity and Excellence in Maryland Higher Education, et al. v. The Maryland Higher Education Commission, et al. kicked … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Terence Crutcher and Keith Scott

Posted on September 28, 2016 by andrewrhairston

This piece originally appeared on the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law‘s blog.  The warm rays of sun welcomed us on to I-40 just as we passed downtown Oklahoma City. My father and I found mutual excitement in the … Continue reading →

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King David’s Destiny

Posted on June 5, 2016 by andrewrhairston

I delivered this speech for Donaldson Chapel Baptist Church’s STAR Sunday Service on June 5, 2016 in Baton Rouge, LA.  Good morning. First, giving reverence and honor to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I recognize that I am nothing without his … Continue reading →

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A Summer Well-Spent

Posted on July 28, 2015 by andrewrhairston

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

Posted on May 5, 2015 by andrewrhairston

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 →

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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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