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March 3, 2023

By Deon J. Hampton, NBC News

Keisha Lance Bottoms and Vice President Kamala Harris at a news briefing for HBCU student journalists at the White House. (Jordan B. Brown)

A group of Black journalism students who got a taste of being a White House correspondent for a day said the dream opportunity gave them the knowledge and motivation to become successful reporters and tackle news across America.

Students representing 47 historically Black colleges and universities were invited to an exclusive White House news briefing last week with Vice President Kamala Harris.

The students, who attended both in person and virtually, questioned Harris and other White House officials about HBCU funding, policies to ensure international students at Black colleges aren’t left behind, and issues concerning their communities.

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The HBCU briefing was hosted by former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the White House’s senior adviser for public engagement.

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