As the world of esports continues to grow the issue of representation continues to spread as well. With more and more universities investing in esports, Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) lag behind in esports. But Professor John Cash and Johnson C Smith University are trying to change all that. Professor Cash joined Norris Howard for a conversation about JCSU’s decision to make not just an esports team, but also a minor degree program. When asked about what a minor in esports looks like at JCSU, Cash exclaimed that it extended far beyond gameplay.
Historically Black Colleges & Universities Enter Esports with Degrees and Teams