By Amelia Orjuela Da Silva for The Miami Times On a rainy, humid Saturday, July 12, at Florida Memorial University, the 9th Annual South Florida HBCU Picnic drew hundreds of alumni, families, educators and students under one rallying cry: “Protect the pipeline.” Beneath the vibrant displays of Greek paraphernalia, music, scholarship giveaways and proud reunions, a deeper urgency simmered. Against the backdrop of attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, the marginalization of Black narratives, and the quiet gutting of federal HBCU support, this year’s picnic was more than a celebration — it was a call to action. “This
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