On June 6, 1930, the boards of two historically Black colleges – New Orleans University and Straight University – proposed a charter for the opening of a new institution to meet the needs of a growing population seeking opportunities in higher education. Dillard University was established as a private, faith-based institution meant to serve as […]
Shannon Stecker
Shannon Stecker is a creative writer, a marketing director, and a lover of stories. She has spent the past 15 years of her career in a creative space – as a print and broadcast journalist, a freelance writer, a podcast content manager, and now, a marketing executive. A storyteller at heart, Shannon’s passion is to change the narrative of the Black community by creating and sharing stories around love, family, business, and history.
