Online Reactions to FAMU Electing Marva Johnson as President – The Root

Welp… It’s happening. After concerns that historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are being attacked by President Donald Trump’s MAGA agenda, one of the most prestigious HBCUs in the deep South has selected a new president with direct ties to the MAGA movement. Suggested Reading Celia Rose Gooding Talks Strange New Worlds & If She’d Fly In An Elon Musk Rocket Suggested Reading Florida A&M University’s board selected Marva Johnson as its 13th president. She has no direct ties to any HBCU or any experience in higher education, but that’s not even the best part! To make matters worse, Johnson previously served as a co-chair on one of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ transition committees and was Board of Education chair for eight years under former Governor Rick Scott, according to her FAMU bio . To sum it up, Johnson, a Black woman, is a well-known MAGA ally, and folks are pissed. “To be considered for the opportunity to lead this storied institution is the honor of a lifetime,” Johnson wrote in a statement. “I will approach this role with bold vision − focused on student success, innovation, and national prominence − while building strong bridges with the FAMU community and
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