Derrick Mingo, North Carolina A & T State University- c/o 1990, Political Science / Pre – Law
Name : Derrick Mingo
HBCU : North Carolina A & T State University
Graduation Year : 1990
Major : Political Science / Pre – Law
Minor : Business Marketing
Email : derrickmingo@yahoo.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I’m from Trenton NJ and I was introduced to HBCUs by a college counselor.
AGGIE PRIDE!
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I had a scholarship to go to a predominantly All white high school in Princeton NJ and could of graduated in the 11th grade. I was accepted at Kean, Rutgers and Seton Hall but I choose to stay in High school for my Senior year.
During a college recruitment fair I spoke to a recruiter from A&T and he told me if the great history of the school and how special it is to attend a HBCU.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
My story is being lived today! I am an Alumni of the #1 HBCU IN THE COUNTRY!
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
Fraternity and sororities
Black college football
GHOE ***
Aggiefest
And the culture!
It was so gratifying seeing people of color continuing their education.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
My political science teacher taught me to think outside the box, he taught me that nothing is done without sacrificing!
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North Carolina A & T State University
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Students: 10,725
Under Graduates: 9,203
Post Graduates: 1,522 (Post Grad) / 253 (Doctoral) - Athletics: North Carolina A & T State University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and offers Basketball, Baseball, Bowling, Golf, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, and Volleyball.
- Notable Alumni: Ronald McNair - 1971 - Physicist and NASA astronaut; died during the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger on mission STS-51-L** Patrick Cannon - 1991 - Former Democratic Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina** Poon Chi-fai - Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong and Kwun Tong District Board** David Richmond, Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, and Randolph Blackwell - 1963 - Civil rights activist and member of the Greensboro Four/A&T Four; staged a sit-in at the Woolworth lunch counter in downtown Greensboro on February 1, 1960** Jesse Jackson Sr. - 1964 - Civil rights activist; Baptist minister; candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination (1984 and 1988); shadow U.S. Senator for the District of Columbia (1991-1997); founder of the organizations that merged to form Rainbow/Push Coalition** Joe Dudley - 1962 - Businessman and hair care entrepreneur; founder, president and CEO of Dudley Products Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of hair and skin care products for the African American community** Janice Bryant Howroyd - Entrepreneur; Founder and CEO of ACT-1 Group** Taraji P. Henson - Transferred to Howard University - Actress** Terrence J - 2004 - Actor and television personality; host of BET's 106 & Park; co-anchor of E! News** Warren Ballentine - Motivational speaker, attorney, political activist, and radio talk show host** Dwaine Board - 1979 - Former NFL player and coach; played for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints (1979-1988); four-time Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII and XXIX)**
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