Amplifying our voices: the hbcu experience among black faculty [this project focuses on understanding the reciprocal impact of black faculty, especially women, teaching in historically black college…

Amplifying our voices: the hbcu experience among black faculty [this project focuses on understanding the reciprocal impact of black faculty, especially women, teaching in historically black college and university (hbcu) spaces. Historically, much of the literature about black faculty experiences focuses solely on those working at predominately white institutions (pwis). While relevant, this limited lens does not account for the nuanced experiences that exist among black faculty in the academy who work in hbcu settings. Further, the PWI studies have been primarily quantitative in nature, which provides some insight into the social phenomena, but does not allow for in-depth dialogue and the breadth of lived experience of black faculty at hbcus. Utilizing an ethnographic approach, this project seeks to examine the culture of the faculty experience at hbcus from the viewpoint of its members who work there. The goal is to provide a space for them to tell their stories and discover meaning and understanding through their lived experiences.]