Join SOUL @ Sprouts as we celebrate Black History Month!
Learn More About Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) were established prior to 1964 and, according to the amended Higher Education Act of 1964, their “principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans.” This distinction is important, as these were founded and developed in an environment of legal segregation.
Sprouts own Rickey Edwards, Sprouts District Director of D4, is a member of SOUL @ Sprouts and is an alumnus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a public HBCU founded in 1891. Other notable alumni include Taraji P. Henson and Rev. Jesse L. Jackson.
Here is what Rickey shared about his experience attending and HBCU:
“What I loved most was the support from alumni and other Aggies that helped me push through day-to-day. HBCU alumni paved the way. Graduates of HBCUs have impacted almost every industry or movement that has existed over the last century or so.
Just a few examples of graduates of HBCUs include Morehouse graduate Martin Luther King, Jr., Howard University graduate Toni Morrison, Tennessee State University graduate Oprah Winfrey, and Lincoln University graduate Langston Hughes.
The HBCU network is like an extended family. If you went to an HBCU, it’s likely you’ll run into fellow graduates from the same school in the real-world, and when you do, you’ll share an immediate bond. The HBCU alumni network has a plethora of opportunities and lifelong friends. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Finally, it’s the diversity on campus. You’ll find people from around the world on an HBCU campus. You don’t have to take a class to learn about different cultures because the Black diaspora is likely fully represented in your dormitory. Outside of Black people, you’ll find all races on HBCU campuses.”
Did you attend and HBCU? We’d love to hear from you if you’re an alum! You can reach out to us at SOUL@sprouts.com.
Celebrating Our Black-Owned Brands!
Did you know that these brands are owned by Black/African-American founders? Check them out in your local store!
What are your favorite Black-owned brands? Do you have any brands you’d like to see at Sprouts? Let us know at the survey linked here!
Each person who submits a brand suggestion to our survey will receive a gift!
Celebrating Our Black-Owned Brands!
Did you know that these brands are owned by Black/African-American founders? Check them out in your local store!
What are your favorite Black-owned brands? Do you have any brands you’d like to see at Sprouts? Let us know at the survey linked here!
Each person who submits a brand suggestion to our survey will receive a gift!
Did You Know?
Black History Month is observed each year in February and was officially recognized in the United States in 1976. Have you ever wondered how this month-long celebration came to be?
Each week during the month of February, we are SOULebrating Black History Month by sharing the history and achievements of Black/African Americans.
This week, to kick off our celebrations, we are SOULebrating sharing more about the history of Black History Month! Check out the News section of the SOUL @ Sprouts SharePoint page to learn more and share your thoughts on what you have learned.
Did you know Black History Month is in February in part to honor the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass?
