'Silenced' Student Leaders CRITICIZE Bethune-Cookman Admin, Voice MAJOR Concerns | Roland Martin

[@larrylove5081]

This is why the students wanted Ed Reed as coach!! They felt like someone with power finally spoke on their side!! Great job Ed Reed!!

[@MROOOZZZZZ]

What power did Ed Reed had? He was never the head coach of Bethune Cook man and it wasn't the right thing to complain about something that he had no business of doing... that's why Reed didn't get the job.

[@larrylove5081]

@@MROOOZZZZZ the power of media!! Hall of Famer speaks everyone listens...ex .BCU

[@slim0815]

@@MROOOZZZZZ it's bigger than the job. Yeah he lost the job but he won the attention. And now all attention is on BCU and the apparent lies they've been telling. The student leaders, football players, alum are all saying one thing that contradicts what the interim president is saying. And as a graduate of an HBCU, I'm gonna believe the students first because I know how admins rock (outside of Dr. Frederick S. Humphries - RIP)

[@dlynnmcgregor4244]

💯‼️

[@kaofounder]

@@slim0815 He lost what counted but won what was already free. That is not a win at all.

[@playthatagainbruh394]

Honestly the Ed Reed situation is the best thing that could've happened to the university. This is disgraceful.

[@achhkay4229]

Facts!!!! I went to a hbcu and i ain't protecting none of them

[@jasonford4601]

Word reed got waaaay more real resources than anybody else they are gonna hire ........

[@jasonford4601]

COME ON MAN......THEY HAD ED REED .....ED REED!!!!! HE SAID SHAQ CALLED HIM TO HELP WTF THIS DEFINITELY DONT SOUND RIGHT AT WHEN U THROW AWAY THE HELP YOU KNOW THEY NEED FOR WHAT OVER A RANT.....

[@ron.247]

Exactly!

[@brianj7367]

... may open eyes but it doesn't mean Ed Reed is a fit as head coach

[@exodiathegod1177]

Ed Reed was the catalyst to spark the silent to raise their voices. Administrations often play games when students alone voice their concerns. Sometimes it takes a more powerful voice to invoke change..Great for the students. Keep speaking loudly

[@DJRenee]

I totally agree.

[@jenniferwilliams6494]

Great job student leaders. There will never be change if you don't speak out. This is bravery, this is change. Let's get it!

[@davidanthony1477]

Change will never come, it’s just the talked about story of the moment. Eventually another hip hop album will be released or the new limited edition Air Jordan’s will be sold and attention will be diverted elsewhere.

[@AnthonySGoolsby]

This is what change looks like. Thank Ed for that!

[@alexred1038]

“We was” 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ these universities leave much to be desired.

[@-Uranos-]

HBCU leadership needs to be held accountable. Either someone is incompetent or someone is stealing (or skimming funds through contractor services).

[@citizencoy4393]

It’s theft! It’s been going on for decades! Local employees have all the tea! I still remember when the president stole that $1 million donation that was suppose to go towards the dorms!

[@williegrant3054]

THAT PART!!

[@leangerman]

I promise MISAPPROPRIATION of school funds WILL BE FOUND! Get the auditors in so they can clean house NOW!

[@souschef4489]

Call our Bethune’s administration. Not all HBCU’s leaders suck

[@normanlove3919]

@@citizencoy4393 " Christian Values" laughs!

[@PezzyMack]

S/O Roland for going to the campus to see what's really going on put that pressure on the admin to put these kids in a better position on campus

[@achhkay4229]

Yes yes yes !!

[@kenjamingaming]

I’m glad that this is being talked about because they will not do anything unless they’re put on blast

[@tfontenot8089]

Exactly and this true for other HBCUS

[@gailcarter2182]

I just hope they’re consistent, stay on it!!!!!

[@davidanthony1477]

Putting them on blast won’t change a thing, eventually the media and the public will become interested in another story.

[@TheEducatedTrophyWife2]

@@davidanthony1477 that maybe so for white media. Roland Martin will not let this go because the students are asking for help. I’ve never seen Roland back down from the truth.

[@gailcarter2182]

@@davidanthony1477, hopefully the students will keep the attention on them, if they want something done. They will have to be consistent.

[@jobbrown7847]

Anyone that LISTENS to the students, stands with Ed Reed. He was sorely needed, he was their voice

[@hollywoodherb2565]

Yessir he was definitely a voice for the voiceless!!

[@WILDANDPEACEFUL23]

He didn’t handle the concerns “discretely”. He did not play the game so he had to go!

[@mamaseay]

They saw his influence as a threat to their power! The students came together and that’s scary . Go student’s keep it live!

[@g.wagner8744]

Ed Reed put the nail in his own coffin! He had promise but self-control and professional conduct was lacking in his efforts to get attention on BC's systemic impairments.

[@WILDANDPEACEFUL23]

@@g.wagner8744 his passion got the best of him. It happens to us from time to time.

[@chad77657]

About time we face each other and tell the truth. We need to hold ourselves accountable.

[@davidanthony1477]

It will never happen, eventually attention will be elsewhere and things will go back to business as usual.

[@therealist218]

Truth hurts enrollment levels will drop significantly. These students are not lying shame on the administration 😒

[@baltimoreboy42]

Exactly I’m like so all of them are lying? Why would someone go out of their way to lie about sharing helmets and no showers? It’s just craziness.

[@Aminah6623]

They are telling the truth.

[@achhkay4229]

He will be gone fast

[@toliver5988]

These kids are more mature and professional than the so-called adults.

[@wolfgangk1]

If should, IF parent(s) care about the health, safety, and calibre of the child's education.

[@trueblackking870]

Ed Reed opened a lot of eyes to Bethune Cookman and they didn't wanted him there because he saw what is going on there.

[@charlespipkins6220]

As a former HBCU student. I salute you Roland for your attention on this matter. I am with these students. I remember conditions on campus being subpar to say the least. I will be donating to you Roland for the work you do in our community and I implore everybody that had a comment and others to contribute also.

[@carolmcquay1899]

Definitely donating.

[@jamessebastian2298]

To: Roland S Martin. YOU are Dead Wrong for what you are doing. Are you now participating in the destruction of tearing down Black historical Institutions every time an ex sport player or celebrity get turned down for a position when having no knowledge of what they are signing up for? Absolutely Pathetic and disgusting in the way you are handling this entire situation as though you are angry and in need of anger management. You are beginning to appear arrogance, angry and ignorance as it relates to all the facts involving the totality and the magnitude of the situation. You can and should be better. We all know that HBCU schools are under funded around the country. Why not use your platform to bring about awareness as to why the graduates of these historically black institutions are not given back to these colleges that they obtained their degrees of higher learning. These same issues have been going on for decades at most of our HBCU, so Mr. Roland why are you Suddenly shocked and Outraged now?....You are beginning to sound exactly like Ed Reed and not during your homework and research, but rather tear down everyone and everything that you do not agree with. I am sure your audience are beginning to tune out and hold you accountable of attacking the President and other board members without attempting to have a real, open and honest conversation on both sides of the aisle. To publicly shame them all because Ed Reed acted in the same manner that you are now acting. It's a shame and in conclusion: If I am not mistaking and please do correct me if I am wrong. You once stated that you were a man of God many years ago and my questions to you is simply this. Why do you use such derogatory language on your own show and expect for your audience to continue to pledge, donate or help fund your program. Lets Build up and not tear down. Do better or Drop the mic. Respectfully.

[@antwaundaniels2149]

Mr. Martin respect and Gratitude for your handling of this story. Please don't let them BCC or any other HBCU bury this story. Your channel is on the right side of history especially if how you are approaching this promotes overdue change. And I believe it will. Please don't forget about this story as you have to attend your next big story. Respect for you and your work always.

[@DJRenee]

Agreed. He finally is using media for it's intended purpose. And he allowed BOTH sides to speak 🗣️.

[@jamessebastian2298]

To: Roland S Martin. YOU are Dead Wrong for what you are doing. Are you now participating in the destruction of tearing down Black historical Institutions every time an ex sport player or celebrity get turned down for a position when having no knowledge of what they are signing up for? Absolutely Pathetic and disgusting in the way you are handling this entire situation as though you are angry and in need of anger management. You are beginning to appear arrogance, angry and ignorance as it relates to all the facts involving the totality and the magnitude of the situation. You can and should be better. We all know that HBCU schools are under funded around the country. Why not use your platform to bring about awareness as to why the graduates of these historically black institutions are not given back to these colleges that they obtained their degrees of higher learning. You are beginning to sound exactly like Ed Reed and not during your homework and research, but rather tear down everyone and everything that you do not agree with. I am sure your audience are beginning to tune out and hold you accountable of attacking the President and other board members without attempting to have a real, open and honest conversation on both sides of the aisle. To publicly shame them all because Ed Reed acted in the same manner that you are now acting. It's a shame and in conclusion: If I am not mistaking and please do correct me if I am wrong. You once stated that you were a man of God many years ago and my questions to you is simply this. Why do you use such derogatory language on your own show and expect for your audience to continue to pledge, donate or help fund your program. Again, Do better or Drop the mic. Respectfully.

[@achhkay4229]

Facts ! Much respect

[@TheEducatedTrophyWife2]

The Board of directors are just awful humans! They all need to be removed. I was on that campus in 2016 it was a heartbreaking sight. Thank you Roland for showing the truth.

[@wolfgangk1]

Thank you Roland for showing the truth!!! BET, wouldn't do it. OWN doesn't care unless there's an opportunity to attack men. CNN and MSNBC are more interested in propagating loony liberal agendas and talking points.

[@aarondigby5054]

It was a heart breaking sight, give us some tea? Spill it. My father's is an hbcu alumni. Johnson C Smith in Charlotte is looking great, just a three to five minute ride on a train, bus, car from downtown. If you want an education with an urban feel. Well JCSU is a perfect fit.

[@PositivitySpeaks101]

I’m proud of these beautiful black intelligent young people!! I pray they continue to be leaders and fight for what is right!

[@williegrant3054]

I Am To!!

[@eandtctfloyd662]

Thank you for providing a unadulterated source of real black news!! One Love💚💛❤

[@groverbyard5287]

We need new leadership at Cookman immediately

[@DJRenee]

It's not that easy, I will tell you.

[@rhodaedwards8145]

I'm a alumni of this institution. I had issues with financial aid office saying I had money to finish my degree but at end of finishing my degree my mother had to pay out of pocket 6,000. The whole institution needs to take accountability. Very proud of these students for taking a stance for what is right. Hail Wildcats!!!!

[@kimmietomlinson3652]

Awesome student leaders! Way to go Roland and these young adults! This is how change happens! You are moving forward with respect and truth! Keep it going!

[@staciehorton8149]

I commend these young people and how they articulate their selves. You can tell they did not want to fully tell the story but to give us something to let us know they need help. Great job young people.

[@tamfrommiami]

They told as much as they needed too,without totally exposing my everything! This is unfortunate& extremely sad!

[@charlesjones5451]

To the student body, Rise Up!!!!!

[@2legit2quitfitness]

I have four adult daughter's, no way for my daughters, whether it is a HBCU or PWI. I'm furious hearing these students being treated like this!!!

[@Mr2Staxx]

And I thought watching the football players interview was infuriating! This makes no damn sense! I’m a firm believer everything happens for a reason! Ed Reed’s reaction was actually not enough! They tried to make Ed out to be the easy target! Thank you Roland for these interviews! The spotlight is shining! Let’s see how they react!

[@DJRenee]

I agree. I detected he was holding back. He wanted to RING SOME BELLS!!!

[@claytonhall4501]

Well done Roland Martin keep shining the light in what’s going on at Bethune Cookman

[@justshalicious6283]

Why did it take all these years and the inability of the staffing department to understand the problem before Mr. Ed Reed showed up and showed out? With some men their compassion can be sincere but their deliveries aren’t always received as so. 💙

[@curtbuckmire9194]

He was an outsider than wasn’t muzzled by the university. That is why they got rid of him.

[@justshalicious6283]

@@curtbuckmire9194, sounds Plausible 👍🏾

[@slim0815]

@@curtbuckmire9194 DING DING DING DING DING!!!! And before they let him on campus any longer (without having the NDA), they decided to let him go. I'm guaranteed he woulda found a WHOLE LOTTA other stuff

[@leonardipayne6032]

Sometimes "showing out" is what is needed. Diplomacy seems to have fallen on deaf ears for years there listening to the students and seeing the conditions that have escalated.

[@izzo2998]

@@curtbuckmire9194 That's exactly what it was. I've often heard that if you didn't go to an HBCU, going to work there as an employee is ROUGH. You are automatically considered an outsider.

[@courtneydean69]

The interview with the president left me believing he was very protective of the board, not the students. It was also difficult for me to believe him over Ed and the students. Finally after the president spoke I was in support of Ed and the students. Every interview since my support strengthen for them.

[@williamsfam2943]

Salute to you Roland for speaking on this. I’m not seeing nobody else on it like you are

[@jamessebastian2298]

To: Roland S Martin. YOU are Dead Wrong for what you are doing. Are you now participating in the destruction of tearing down Black historical Institutions every time an ex sport player or celebrity get turned down for a position when having no knowledge of what they are signing up for? Absolutely Pathetic and disgusting in the way you are handling this entire situation as though you are angry and in need of anger management. You are beginning to appear arrogance, angry and ignorance as it relates to all the facts involving the totality and the magnitude of the situation. You can and should be better. We all know that HBCU schools are under funded around the country. Why not use your platform to bring about awareness as to why the graduates of these historically black institutions are not given back to these colleges that they obtained their degrees of higher learning. You are beginning to sound exactly like Ed Reed and not during your homework and research, but rather tear down everyone and everything that you do not agree with. I am sure your audience are beginning to tune out and hold you accountable of attacking the President and other board members without attempting to have a real, open and honest conversation on both sides of the aisle. To publicly shame them all because Ed Reed acted in the same manner that you are now acting. It's a shame and in conclusion: If I am not mistaking and please do correct me if I am wrong. You once stated that you were a man of God many years ago and my questions to you is simply this. Why do you use such derogatory language on your own show and expect for your audience to continue to pledge, donate or help fund your program. Again, Do better or Drop the mic. Respectfully.

[@1906Gonzalez]

The NDA issue needs to be investigated. Freedom of speech.

[@canvasyourworld882]

Freedom of speech doesn't exist. The Florida governor is removing books on African American History and their standards now say that the colonists were immigrants. When the truth is those original colonists were debtors and thieves the King of England sent here because his jails were overflowing. They are the ancestors of the so called elite in this country, a legacy of thievery and crime has always been a fabric of this damnation. Sounds familiar?

[@censorshipagainstthemiddle6198]

NDA’s don’t conflict wit the first amendment. There would be precedent in case law already.

[@leonardipayne6032]

Yes and no. For the varied leadership positions, it's understandable. For regular students, I would wonder why they are needed. An ethics and morality clause, yes, NDA no.

[@Godsbackhand7]

Most NDAs won’t hold up in court if you actually press it. Basically the equivalent of a chain link fence with a padlock. It is meant to ward off standard threats, knowing that any real effort would make it little more than a speed bump.

[@wolfgangk1]

[FACT] A NDA can only be applied to information that is held confidential by the owner.

[@courtneesdad]

I’m new to these videos. First time watching Mr Martin. These students are making their parents proud. If no one stands up. We all fall down. Sounds like someone is lining their pockets. Keep fighting kids. Don’t let them run over you ❤️

[@leonzaclaiborne5926]

Thank God for Ed Reed!! Glad he put this out.

[@melod1767]

If this would have not happened with Coach Reed, these bad conditions would have never been revealed, after all, the students are not allowed to discuss anything without signing a disclosure. I take it that they want to know what they are going to say. This is so wrong.

[@zshakur]

This is what happens when you value prestige, position and power MORE than doing YOUR FUCKING JOB!!! Black folks, we HAVE TO DO BETTER BY OUR PEOPLE!!!

[@keitarouse468]

New leadership NOW!!!

[@StrongLeoMale]

We Have Too

[@citizencoy4393]

This is exactly it! When I worked at BCU staff walked around like Gods! Suppressing and catapulting others just Bc they can and to flex power.it’s so disgusting! I would find notebooks of star players that couldn’t even SPELL! Yet they were being celebrated as celebrities meanwhile the hard workers w high gpa are crying at the door for a free lunch! It’s just too much.

[@christophercuston]

@@citizencoy4393 Always come back to money.

[@clydenorris7789]

Truth

[@sweettreatsoverload4296]

There was no miscommunication it was intended to ignore the students. He was being polite by saying it was miscommunication, mismanagement of money is key. You can't ask millionaires to give money when they can't see the books their needs to be a federal investigation of funds.

[@sondramcghee9646]

Amen! because someone is stealing.

[@thelovelysherrie]

🎯🎯🎯

[@NathanBrooken]

This is heart breaking.

[@LoveFest4DP]

That President spoke for the whole Interview with his eyes closed🤔

[@phillippeagosdasun8880]

i was like what the hell eyes tell lies so he just close hes

[@curtbuckmire9194]

He was lying for sure!

[@therealsoigne]

Some people close their eyes when speaking because they are nervous. I've seen it before. However, this president needs to be replaced.

[@duaneharris6415]

@@therealsoigne nervous hahaha 😆 😂 😬 just putting his thoughts together with more lies he was good but not that good Stevie wonder seen that.

[@LoveFest4DP]

@@therealsoigne Its clear that Ed Reed exposed something much bigger than they want to let out...

[@AllMightGuy]

It baffles me that anyone can side with the University. Even if you come from a side of professionalism your client(the students) are not happy. They all can't be lying...

[@auntieneen2611]

YES‼️‼️‼️ I can’t understand how they can justify the university when they all the way wrong!!

[@shayvidatv]

@@auntieneen2611 this is about how Ed approached the situation. No potential employer is going to hire a person who is trash talking the company on social media. If Ed would have waited for negotiations to be worked out, I'm pretty sure that he would have read a clause in his contract addressing social media posts/ cameras and etc. Not to mention a NDA.

[@zshakur]

EXACTLY!!!

[@auntieneen2611]

@@shayvidatv I understand that but I’m talking more to the folks that say “F Ed” and are mad because he said something. I’ve been to that campus MANY times and it’s atrocious. I see why he snapped. It’s gonna take an Ed To snap and get that place turned around. What they need to do is stop sending their kids there. Tradition be damned I’m not sending my child to mold. That mold and rats have BEEN there. And the President gonna sit his stupid behind up there and lie. Close it down!

[@beatbotzmusic9530]

@@shayvidatv regardless of his approach it doesn’t negate the fact of what is being protested…shift the focus from Ed’s behavior and professional politics to what is being said by not just him but the students…they are the ones who are suffering and have to deal with what has been going on at Bethune Cookman

[@fredlane9419]

Good job Roland. Thank you for what you are doing with this situation.

[@vegasbackgrounds3426]

Co-sign!

[@JohnSmith-dk7th]

I would like to know, what kind of education are these young people are getting

[@jamessebastian2298]

To: Roland S Martin. YOU are Dead Wrong for what you are doing. Are you now participating in the destruction of tearing down Black historical Institutions every time an ex sport player or celebrity get turned down for a position when having no knowledge of what they are signing up for? Absolutely Pathetic and disgusting in the way you are handling this entire situation as though you are angry and in need of anger management. You are beginning to appear arrogance, angry and ignorance as it relates to all the facts involving the totality and the magnitude of the situation. You can and should be better. We all know that HBCU schools are under funded around the country. Why not use your platform to bring about awareness as to why the graduates of these historically black institutions are not given back to these colleges that they obtained their degrees of higher learning. You are beginning to sound exactly like Ed Reed and not during your homework and research, but rather tear down everyone and everything that you do not agree with. I am sure your audience are beginning to tune out and hold you accountable of attacking the President and other board members without attempting to have a real, open and honest conversation on both sides of the aisle. To publicly shame them all because Ed Reed acted in the same manner that you are now acting. It's a shame and in conclusion: If I am not mistaking and please do correct me if I am wrong. You once stated that you were a man of God many years ago and my questions to you is simply this. Why do you use such derogatory language on your own show and expect for your audience to continue to pledge, donate or help fund your program. Again, Do better or Drop the mic. Respectfully.

[@brotherhurd6901]

Brother Roland … please send help to this school… after hearing what these young people have shared I’m deeply concerned about all persons of leadership at this University

[@glenarnsdorff8515]

I am extremely impressed with how these young men and women handled themselves in this interview. I hope that this sheds some light and that everyone can heal as well as make changes that are necessary for the better. They deserve to be treated like the future of our world because they are.

[@TahlaniMia]

Bethune Cookman MUST address the concerns! Thank you, Roland, for providing a platform for all parties involved to progress toward solutions.

[@derrickmc222]

Bless the young lady she cares so much. Almost in tears just talking about this disfunction...

[@tonyaheard39]

They are our FUTURE

[@greenbyrd3665]

Derrick Mc Yes, and props to the young man who saw that she was struggling and stepped in and started speaking. A perfect gentleman. Proud of all of these young people.

[@derrickmc222]

@@greenbyrd3665 yes I saw that .. These guys are so intelligent man. Made me proud

[@kdh255]

This is unfair to the students. The president, AD and the whole administration needs to be fired. Ed Reed blew the lid off and he should be applauded because it end up showing the bigger picture.

[@phillippeagosdasun8880]

do you know how hard to get people to fellow you and then kids at that, student said Ed reed did more for the students then the stafff has in 5 years mind you the the hurricanes hit last year so the issues was before then

[@zshakur]

EXACTLY!!!

[@tbar1047]

If they're upset with the condition they can enroll into another college for a lot less money.

[@zshakur]

@@tbar1047 That's a cop out. FIX THE PROBLEM! No University in the United States should be in such shoddy condition.

[@phillippeagosdasun8880]

@Timothy Barnette not true because you have credits to deal with and if that school has that program and you must be accepted, it not as easy you trying to make it seems

[@kmsgero]

These students are articulate spokespeople for the students of Bethune-Cookman, the university should be PROUD of student leaders like these young people. They also demonstrate that young people, despite what the media says, are interested, engaged and important voices to listen to and learn. So grateful to Mr. Martin to highlighting issues at this school.

[@hollywoodherb2565]

Keep pressing them Mr.Roland these kids deserve better!!

[@jaymiller1792]

Keep the pressure on the school Mr. Martin, our kids deserve better!

[@marlonking5924]

Ed reed may not be the coach anymore but he served his purpose at that University. He was not these to coach, he was there to be the voice for the voiceless!! These conditions that the students have to endure are unacceptable!!!!

[@prodigalson888]

💯

[@ronaldwilkinsknowledge3748]

Gods plan Ed was a vessel

[@mikedavis3393]

Right on

[@mzprinczable]

I went to Cookman in 2008. Cookman has been like this since before then. They let me enroll in classes knowing that I DID NOT have enough financial aid to cover the semester. These people let me go to classes and told me halfway through the semester that I did not have enough money and would need to leave the campus at the end of the semester. Going to Cookman was the worse experience I have ever had in my life!!

[@coopercoop9371]

Wow

[@mzprinczable]

@@coopercoop9371 biggest mistake of my life

[@coopercoop9371]

@mzprinczable that's crazy I went to dbcc but I hung out on cookman campus man it was bad when I was there 2003

[@mzprinczable]

@@coopercoop9371 that’s what makes me so mad. That this man is basically gaslighting these kids lying saying all this stuff is from the hurricanes

[@coopercoop9371]

@mzprinczable exactly. And so many youtubers are really going in on Ed reed . Which there missing the post . It's bigger then football

[@gar783]

They need to do a audit of that school

[@freddierambles]

To sum it all up, this Dr. Lawrence NEEDS TO GO ASAP!!

[@roderickwashington7802]

Great job steady covering this issue. Shine the light, create change.

[@loxho217]

Thx Roland for holding this forum

[@NorCalTrojanman91]

Roland, you need to do a deep dive investigation of the school. Too much shady business to be ignored.

[@DJRenee]

Unfortunately, it's several more with the EXACT SAME ISSUES.,...

[@mssparker2151]

@@DJRenee methinks MOST HBCUS are paying attention…

[@mjerome1457]

I’m so sick and tired of these “So-Called” leading thinking that just b/c the students are Black that they should just accept anything!! an investigation needs to be done from the top to the bottom and then back to the top again!!

[@janp3331]

Amen!

[@series9193]

Thanks!

[@laurensvibe8464]

Amazing that they are now wanting to do something! Thanks Ed!!! The administration is shady AF!!

[@10akee]

I am so proud of these young students speaking out.

[@slim0815]

I'm anxious to see this Town Hall you're gonna do Roland! I'm almost 100% positive the administration won't allow it on campus AND won't be present when you have it elsewhere in Daytona. It be ya own people setting you up for the okeedoke smh

[@messagekem]

Damn!!!! Even our own people trying to silence our babies!!!!

[@reginaldwashington9357]

This is insane to be happening on a university campus. What is really going on in Florida?

[@jedbush2k]

It's the intern president for me

[@jmannx21]

I think because it's a private school. Famu is doing a lot better since I lived in Tallahassee. Being a private school and alumni not giving back, it's like a one two punch

[@stacks_968]

@@jmannx21 let's be honest though if you know what's going on at BCU would you give them any money

[@atlien1988]

@@stacks_968 absolutely not!

[@vegasbackgrounds3426]

It's Florida....

[@susanrobinson3745]

So glad those student's spoke up

[@TChalla007]

Wow, this is just sad and pathetic at the same time. People so worried about how Reed handled the situation, but what about the kids, was he right?

[@MrSilus2000]

They’ve always used how you speak as an excuse to ignore you. Old racist tactics

[@ronaldmccord4477]

Absolutely

[@allenbennett2055]

We now know about the mold now. Thanks ed

[@sondramcghee9646]

Yes Mr. Reed was right.

[@patriciamcghee7982]

I wish a hotel would ask me to clean the grounds after I have paid to stay there! I might call my credit card company to stop payment!

[@ron.247]

I am a black man and my children will be going to PWI's. Not much will change. This has been going on for decades with these schools. I entered an HBCU over 20 years ago and the same things are going on.

[@reneestevens7337]

As an HBCU alumna I think I speak for every HBCU stakeholder when I say who tf cares? HBCUs dont need your children. Let them pay to be treated like 💩 by the white folks 🤷🏿‍♀️.

[@bbutler7158]

No excuses anymore!! Yes, in the past there may have been roadblocks but now we must overcome them because there will be more. Too many years for the same ole same ole.

[@jefferybryant3297]

Hate to say it my freshman daughter is currently at a PWI. She has none of these problems.

[@prodigalson888]

💔

[@ron.247]

@@bbutler7158 Exactly. This needed to happen.

[@1real-taylor]

Thank you Mr. Roland, you’ve been on point 💯 with your investigative reporting

[@fredjenkins1546]

At this point its bigger than Ed. He has shined a light and now the students can expose the conditions!

[@delanocooley6364]

This been going on for decades, same thing happen at South Carolina state. It’s just funny to me when Deion Sanders put it out there. People thought it was just about athletics, but it wasn’t. I also want to add that, this is one of our problems in our community, we never get the facts before we judge someone.

[@christophercuston]

Listen first, investigate second, and then react. Too often we react before the first two. Plus, I noticed after Roland said he was coming, the young man on the far right raised his hand. I think he knew that invitation would be deny and wanted to extend his invitation?

[@mikedavis3393]

Child, Sanders ain't no good, telling lies like he spent half his salary on fixing up JSU.. The AD at JSU remodel JSU campus and athletic department just like he did at Texas Southern..go read the article on AD Rob at Texas Southern,it's plenty of articles on him fixing up their campus.JSU didn't offer him a basketball scholarship,so he went to Ms Valley State.. But he from Jackson,so he was excited to come back to Jackson State.sanders ain't do nothing but use Jackson State for a better job.

[@delanocooley6364]

@@mikedavis3393 🤔how did he use JSU? No one would be talking about JSU if it wasn’t for Prime.

[@mikedavis3393]

@@delanocooley6364 just like said, now you deal with it

[@delanocooley6364]

@@mikedavis3393 deal with what? You’re not making any sense

[@jemnymay4752]

Great the young men and women are speaking up👌🏾🙏

[@marcussmith1885]

The young men and women are very well-spoken!!

[@jabjones2165]

We are our worst enemy. We treat ourselves just like wf's, which is a shame. Video is very informative. Thank's Roland.

[@skillz1855]

I admire these young people going thru what they're going thru yet still trying to deal with it plus get an education

[@chrismurray4439]

You can see the moral is low and we aint even on campus. The School is in bad shape.

[@Brotherken1234]

You can feel it through the screen. Spirit of depression, heaviness, and oppression!

[@reginasbeautyboutique4454]

Can't wait to see your town hall. Let's help this school once and for all.

[@BrooklynsFinestOG]

I'm curious! I think some of these HBCU officials are not being upfront with the public on how their school funds are being used.

[@malissakpadeh8951]

NDAs?!?!?!? WTAF?!? The students are telling the truth.

[@paulmidsussex3409]

I am not convinced they are bright enough to know what an NDA is.

[@mamaseay]

When the interim talks about Dr. Bethune, it’s clear he doesn’t know this: “If we accept and acquiesce in the face of discrimination, we accept the responsibility ourselves and allow those responsible to salve their conscience by believing that they have our acceptance and concurrence. We should, therefore, protest openly everything… that smacks of discrimination or slander.” Quoted by Dr. Bethune. Coach Ed Reed had to speak out. We were raised on these words. We can not keep quiet. Who here remembers BCC in the old days!

[@abiodun-b9]

Kudos to the student body for speaking out. No fear.

[@t.wynderogriffin798]

Roland...outstanding job sir, keep up the good work

[@clydenorris7789]

I am a graduate of BCU 89 through 93. It was even worse back then. They must get rid of the trustees before any change will happen.

[@karendorsey4780]

The Interim President is full of it!! Ed Reed was a voice for those students! He gave them a platform! No one had ever addressed their concerns!! These young people need support ! Not business as usual! The parents of the students need to rally go to the President and demand change for their children! This shouldn’t be happening!

[@vickiandrews4051]

Much respect for these students for speaking up, this is why they need someone like Mr. Reed at the school.

[@V12_smoke]

So HOF Ed Reed was right from jump. Respect

[@jackierohrsvanbeneden8820]

Thank you for allowing these students to state their concerns without being interrupted. Their frustration is evident....I applaud their controlled demeanor throughout this interview.... there are often two sides of a story...may God's truth be the balance and justice in bringing solutions to this University. 🙏

[@alpha-betthemaestro6603]

It is very troubling, sad and a scar to our black community the mismanagement HBCU's are operating under. Prime alluded to it, and Ed Reed went ahead and put it all out there.

[@chriscrabtree5827]

Your statement is correct and in alot of black communities the High schools are just as bad and promote failure and future convicts of America while we sit and watch from the sidelines. Its shocking and abhorrent that we allow our young adults to be subjected to this type of treatment in institutions labeled HBCU.

[@blueswallowtail4628]

Thank you Roland for all you do!

[@MrAllstate2011]

As always I can count on you to be fair and balanced. Thank you.

[@charleshardwell7985]

Thanks to Ed Reed for exposing this school and I’m praying for the students

[@DevaJones03]

First of all from a Gramblinite great job speaking out you all were very articulate I'm very impressed considering the lack luster situations you've had to deal with. You all represent what dr Mary mccleod bethune stood for which is excellence. The student body needs to do like Howard's students last year and occupy a building and do a mass demonstration daily until something is done. Ro should also go on that campus and meet with the students because it's becoming apparently clear they aren't going have a townhall on campus because the president is straight lying. I have a feeling he's going home real soon.

[@jraphaelphotos]

Accountability must be the cornerstone of this movement as integrity is now identified as a major question for leadership! This will also send a clear message to the HBCU community for injustices to our students will no longer be tolerated!

[@michaelwilson3607]

Dr. Drake, what a wonderful speaker. So eloquent a speaker. So intelligent. So caring of his students. What a wonderful administrator. May he continue to walk the campus everyday. May he continue meeting periodically with SGA. I don't believe shit I typed.

[@PositivitySpeaks101]

Lmao!! Exactly

[@peimeigoldenarmz8765]

right...lol i was about to cuss you azz out🤣😂😂

[@TheVuduYuDu]

LOL!

[@keyklub1836]

🤣🤣

[@smiley007cane3]

You had me.. good one 🤣🤣🤣

[@dlynnmcgregor4244]

So glad you presented another perspective. These children are finally able to be Heard. Thank you Mr. Reed. These children said little with great impact.

[@marcusholyfield6343]

Brother Roland I didn’t see nothing wrong with Ed Reed asking for some of the area to be cleaned up. I was taught that the kitchen needs to be clean before cooking and serving dinner. I don’t think Ed Reed was exposing the School. I think it was his way of saying they need help. They need to sit down with Ed Reed and the students and talk about what happened a fix it. We all know Ed Reed track record for helping our young black youth and that should not be taken away from him by nobody. I’m very shocked that Reggie Theus is not giving Ed Reed the opportunity to explain his position about the acquisitions. IJS The children are watching all of this unfold…..

[@lowlyfesocks]

Thanks to Ed Reed HBCU's are ON NOTICE!!

[@hiprettyladyenc]

I appreciate the work you do. Shining a light on the issues.

[@parkerje39]

So all of them folks talking about Ed Reed speaking need to apologize to him and those students. Those students need Ed Reed at that time to shine the light on what they are experiencing.

[@k460west7]

The stadium is located on LPG BLVD. Therefore, building a practice field on campus would help. Since Disney has a say. Please donate a field. Ty

[@jimmiebazz2586]

Thanks Brother Martin for the love for your people...

[@CherylRentie]

This heartbreaking for these students

[@treybaskin9775]

Even though it looks bad, it’s great how strong these young black minds know Unity will help us overcome what the world is trying to destroy. Thanks to the real ones using their platforms to better our society!

[@clutchk5240]

It a start though it’s ugly situation. It will shed light on others. And people will eventually try to help in some capacity or get these crooked school officials out.

[@Joseph-ny5rr]

When the leaders of the school conflict directly with the leaders of the student body then there is definitely a problem.

[@ToniGirl21]

Not trying to downplay a protest as a “student gathering!” ❤️❤️❤️😂😂😂

[@tanyatruth1621]

The Parents of these students need to rally behind their children and those in charge now need to be removed. Staff Ignoring the problem and silencing students should have used that energy to combat the issues. Roland, try and find some former graduates of the student body to see what they have to add to this dilemma, have them attend the meeting!!

[@phillippeagosdasun8880]

they have the problem the adminstration has block all sources to tell the truth it took people on ed reed team to post on ig and students to show how bad it is.

[@darryelynnegordon9510]

It really is that bad there at Bethune cookman. I've been fighting tooth and nail since the day my son step foot on campus 2.5 years ago. All administration needs to be removed. They give HBCU's a bad reputation.. Very unorganized. The staff there clearly don't care about the kids. Receiving their paycheck to sit and do nothing all day is what I've seen since my son has been there. We've been dealing with a situation since the summer that still haven't been resolved due to lack of staff communication and poor work ethics as a whole at the school. Leave messages and not one person returns phone calls.

[@tanyatruth1621]

@@darryelynnegordon9510 Document, Document, Document! What needs to be done has to be in writing you have to have a paper trail. When I file complaints I take it to the local library or your bank and have what I have written notorized, its free at those places! Send the letter with copies to the Administrator, your child's counselor or adviser and keep a copy make sure to have it signed for thru the postal service and request a notification card be sent once the letter is delivered it shows that it was received.I do the mail first to catch them off guard they normally answer if not wait 30 days (and record any calls) but request a response in writing. No calls or response in 30 days take the same letter along with a second letter(get notarized) now requesting a meeting to the office and have your child get them both stamped received which will have a date on it and get a copy after its stamped!!! That second letter tell them is because there was no response to this first. If you get lucky make sure to confirm the appointment maybe a day earlier especially if you live out of town, they have a tendency for you to show up and some emergency came up. Roland Martin is supposed to be there Friday I think but check his youtube site and I would attend that meeting (it will be live)if at all possible and voice your concerns. I hope you get the idea. If you have never written and don't have a paper trail its a lost cause!!!