Deondra Rose, author of The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy (Oxford University Press, 2024), has pledged to donate 50 percent of the book’s royalties to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
The Power of Black Excellence examines the history of historically Black colleges and universities and the role these institutions play in shaping American democracy. The monograph discusses how HBCUs empower Black citizens, reshape political power, foster political leadership, and challenge conventional wisdom.
Dr. Rose currently serves as the Kevin D. Gorter Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy. In addition to her research on HBCUs, she studies U.S. higher education policy, political behavior, American political development, and the politics of inequality. She is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia and holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in government from Cornell University.
At the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s recent Presidents and Chancellors HBCU Fly-In conference, Harry Williams, president and CEO of the organization, presented copies of Dr. Rose’s book to each participating HBCU president and chancellor.
“We’re honored that Dr. Rose included TMCF in this way in her illuminating look at the long-term effect HBCUs have on Black life and success,” said Dr. Williams. “It’s important and necessary to spread her message to our colleagues at our member schools, from the administration down to the newest students.”
