Amethyst S. K. Bias
Brand Ambassador of HBCU Times Groups
Cheyney Made
To Whom it May Concern,
For the entirety of my life as a white-passing woman of color, I’ve been faced with
decisions to curate my worldview: decisions regarding identity’s many facets and leadership in
both a social and personal scope. Throughout experiencing moments to reflect on my character
like clockwork, I’ve come to the realization that my inevitable purpose in life is to serve and to
do so with purpose. The righteous values of HBCUs in a personal and global context reflect my
own in this way, and hold a force that I resonate with- community
HBCU culture has curated my drive by making it possible for me to be a full-scholarship
scholar, working as a campus culture “Infuencer,” and holding positions in different aspects of
campus royalty, all without any attitude of superiority. Like other HBCU scholars, this culture
prompts me to stay fixated on the betterment of the atmosphere I share with others, regardless of what titles or accolades I’ve collected on paper. There’s something deeper than oneself when
putting together a resume at an HBCU, and I cherish the roles others play in my life more as an
HBCU student than I have in my entire life
I’ve set precedents I never envisioned as a freshman, and my accomplishments so far
only reflect the inspiration of my line of support in my HBCU family. I must consider more than
my subjectivity when it comes to making decisions now that will map out the future. I require
support, love, and empowerment to succeed- by both receiving and through giving. I am positive this togetherness speaks to the true essence of HBCUs, because a true, reliable, and loving community like the type we see at HBCUs is something one doesn’t come by often.