Prairie View A&M President Dr. Ruth Simmons talks about new initiative for equality
After the death of George Floyd, she created the Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice on campus. Author: Len Cannon Updated: 10:24 PM CST March 1, 2021
HOUSTON
March 25 update: The Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice mentioned in this article is now open
Dr. Ruth Simmons understands the role of Black universities, not just because she is president of Prairie View A&M, but because she attended one.
“And that experience gave me an opportunity to come into my own as a student, and as a citizen frankly,” she said.