At Hillmantok, a Digital H.B.C.U., Class Is in Session

Leah Barlow, a liberal studies professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, launched a TikTok account to teach her Intro to African American Studies class, sparking the creation of Hillmantok University, an online platform offering classes in various subjects led by Black educators and content creators. With concerns over potential education policy changes under a second Trump administration, Hillmantok aims to provide accessible and accurate information to counter misinformation. The movement, inspired by Dr. Barlow’s initiative, has grown rapidly, attracting thousands of participants and offering a free and fair education opportunity through a structured online platform.

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