The Carolina Black Caucus released a statement of unity over for the start of black history month, and Tuesday, the Caucus’ chair will speak out about that statement.
“I think all those have the building blocks certainly to develop a process here and change the culture here in a way that could be very interesting and unique in the country.”
“We could have the best football team and the best basketball team in the country,” Willingham says. “We could recruit whoever we wanted, and we could provide a real education.”
Friday morning, UNC clinical instructor and academic advisor Mary Willingham will tell the latest in her story of pushing for a change in academics among student-athletes at the University.
A high-ranking educator at UNC has come out in support of academic advisor Mary Willingham’s claims that the University has admitted student athletes who were not ready for Carolina.
Mary Willingham told CNN that her research found that between eight and ten percent of UNC football and basketball players read below a 3rd grade level.