Black History appreciation week was highlighted by Don Hudson, who spoke on Feb. 9 at the ULM Conference Center. Hudson, a Louisiana native, is a graduate of ULM where he earned a bachelor’s degree in radio/television management.
Hudson started his professional writing career at ULM as an assistant sports information director covering women’s basketball that later lead to several major newspapers.
These newspapers include “The Journal Constitution” in Atlanta, Ga., the “Orlando Sentinel” in Orlando, Fla., and “The Clarion Ledger” in Jackson, Miss.
Hudson is now the current executive director of the “Decatur Daily Newspaper” in Alabama. During the events, Don Hudson spoke about the importance of furthering education and the passion students should have in their desired fields
of study. Hudson also shared his passion of journalism.
“The purpose of my journalism career is to make a difference,” said Hudson. “Education is key; have a vision and a path to obtain your goals on what you want to do with it.”
He also stressed the importance of knowing
where you want to go and having a plan. Hudson
urged students to be receptive to feedback.
“As long as you take one thing from it, you have
made progress,” said Hudson. “Whatever you decide
to do in life, be aggressive and persistent.”