Crystal A. deGregory

deGregory is the founder of the HBCUstory

Recent Articles

Here in the Bahamas, Every Generation Has Its Storm Stories. The Tale of Hurricane Dorian Is Still Being Written

I stayed to ride it out in the dark—water and electricity long since lost—with a handful of family members, all veterans of the islands’ many storms.

By Crystal A. deGregory

How the Black Colleges Beyoncé Honors in 'Homecoming' Played a Vital Role in American History

As Jim Crow took hold and codified second-class citizenship via law and custom, it became clear just how crucial the HBCUs would be

By Crystal A. deGregory
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