HBCU Legends: Benjamin F. Payton, Former President of Tuskegee University

Beginning in 2009, SEF began producing a series of filmed interviews with education advocates and leaders at various stages in their careers to capture their personal stories, foster mentorship, and promote the intergenerational exchange of information and ideas on social change and education.

Former President of Tuskegee University, Dr. Benjamin F. Payton who is the fifth president of the institution since 1881 was interviewed for this video series. In this short excerpt, Payton provides valuable insight on what strategies must be enacted to make change in education policy and practice and why still too many low income and minority people are denied the opportunity to fully contribute to our society.