The Eloquence of the Scribes: Initiation, Expectations and Mastery – Continuing the Legacy of Howard University

Dr. Benjamin discussed the importance of scribes in ancient Africa throughout history. Stating that the first writers were in fact from Africa. He went in depth with pictures and history of scribes that came out of Africa. Dr. Benjamin then went on to introduce the founder of the University General Oliver Otis Howard and the history of the names behind important buildings on campus. For example, Locke hall was named after Alain Leroy Locke who was a famous professor at Howard University who was regarded as the "Father of the Harlem Renaissance".