UNC Charlotte alumna Macon Stewart discusses her experiences as a student at the University between 1996 and 1999. [All times are approximate]. Introduction and personal background growing up in Greensboro North Carolina [00:37]. Decision to apply to UNC Charlotte as a first-generation student [04:36]. First impressions as a student at UNC Charlotte [07:52]. Academic track at UNC Charlotte in Social Work and Criminal Justice [10:02]. Influential professors, in particular Dr. Andre P. Stevenson in the Department of Social Work, and a professor in the Africana Studies Department [11:57]. Importance of professors who were people of color and the significance of studying African American history [13:41]. Extracurricular activities including Children of the Sun Choir [19:50]. Work experiences during college in the field of human services [23:45]. Congregating in Belk Plaza and at the Student Activity Center [28:40]. Black experience at UNC Charlotte [31:17]. Student academic and organizational challenges and addressing these needs especially for first generation students [32:55]. Incidents of injustice for Black students at UNC Charlotte [39:56]. Specific supports for African American students in college [42:16]. Her current work in policy and program development in juvenile justice for the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University [47:57]. Advice to current students [53:33].