Mr. & Ms. Howard U speakouts

Introduction

  • Speaker: Miles Francis
    • Role: Junior human performance major (sports medicine concentration), biology minor
    • Origin: Manana, New York
    • Campaign Platform: "Now You Can See Us"
    • Aim: Empower students to see the power within themselves and each other
    • Goal: Foster a campus culture of growth and collaboration among students

Candidate Introductions

  • Speaker: Liana Court

    • Role: Junior English major, double minor in psychology and sports administration
    • Origin: Miami, Florida
    • Campaign Platform: "Vision Evolve"
    • Inspired by "Women Evolve" by Sarah Jakes
    • Goal: Cultivate connection among Howard students

  • Speaker: Amari Jeremiah Gil Tension

    • Role: Junior TV and film major
    • Origin: Clayton County, Georgia
    • Campaign Platform: "How RealHU"
    • Focus: Remembering the legacy of past Bison and aligning with each other

  • Speaker: Chase Hope

    • Role: Junior marketing manager
    • Origin: Atlanta, Georgia
    • Campaign Platform: "Chase the Change"
    • Goal: Start conversations about leadership and cultural change at Howard

  • Speaker: Alfonso Evans

    • Role: Junior music business major, jazz voice minor
    • Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • Campaign Platform: "Back to the Mecca"
    • Focus: Voices and representation of the student body

  • Speaker: Blair Jones

    • Role: Junior biology major, double minor in chemistry and psychology
    • Origin: Indianapolis, Indiana
    • Campaign Platform: "H Town"
    • Focus: Encouraging students to come to the Mecca confidently
    • Pillars: Transparency, individuality, well-being, navigation

  • Speaker: Cameron Wright

    • Role: Junior legal communications major, political science minor
    • Origin: Georgia
    • Campaign Platform: "A Legacy in Time"
    • Pillars: Foster, opportunity, rooted legacy

  • Additional Platforms and Initiatives

    • Importance of interaction and conversation among students
    • Emphasis on the diversity of experiences and backgrounds

Major Themes and Platforms

Empowerment and Legacy

  • Various candidates discuss that their platforms are geared towards collective empowerment and enhancing campus culture.
  • Many mention the need to reach out to each other and remember their shared histories and experiences.

Inclusivity and Belonging

  • Several speakers highlight the importance of making all students feel included on campus.
    • Initiatives like Bloom Tabletop are mentioned, aimed at creating safe spaces for first-year and transferring students.
    • Supporting essential workers highlighted as a fundamental pillar.

Communication and Transparency

  • Emphasis on the need for open dialogue between students and their leaders.
    • Initiatives intended to bridge gaps among student leadership and the general student body.

Engagement with Cultures and Traditions

  • Speakers stress the importance of maintaining traditions while advocating for progress.
    • Transitioning from the past while crafting a new legacy emerges as a central topic.

Representation and Service

  • Candidates stress the necessity of representing their fellow students' interests effectively.
    • Some propose service and community engagement initiatives to connect students with their roots.

Candidate Initiatives and Ideas

  • Various introductions set forth personal initiatives like "Heart of the Hill" aimed at celebrating essential workers on campus.
  • Concepts like "Time to Chat" facilitate student engagement with leadership for more approachable governance.
  • Proposals for community service projects to help students reconnect with their hometowns and offer support are outlined.
  • Highlighting everyday excellence and acknowledging unsung heroes within the student community are central to several candidates' platforms.

Discussion Questions and Dialogue

  • Candidates discuss the role of being a student leader and their qualifications for various positions.
  • Questions regarding the purpose behind being in leadership roles, fostering unity, and addressing concerns raised by the student body are kept central in conversations.
  • Aspects of personal anecdotes are referenced frequently to underline experiences at Howard University.

Final Thoughts and Conclusions

  • Candidates summarize their campaigns based on common themes of empowerment, legacy, inclusion, and making lasting impacts.
  • Acknowledgment of the unique challenges faced by students living in a diverse and complex environment like Howard University.
  • The importance of authenticity and connections among students emphasized as a pathway for greater communal success.