HBCU U-KNOW: Anita Ward from Rust College in Mississippi
HBCU U-KNOW: Anita Ward from Rust College in Mississippi [WATCH]

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As we wrap up the week, and a week into Women’s History Month, Rock T takes the opportunity for you to get to know an iconic figure from the HBCU lineage.
Anita Ward attended Rust College located in Holly Springs, MS, and was established in 1866.
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Not only did Anita obtain a degree from college before her singing career, but she was also a school teacher before she ever recorded her debut album!
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Established in 1866, the home in a blue and white bear cats shout out to one of y’all’s former students, ohh Miss Anita Ward. She’s a singer, a musician from Memphis. Tennessee obtained a degree in psychology at Russ College before her singer career launch. She was a school teacher while recording her debut album
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