This article examines the relationship between academia and activism. It explores the undergraduate experience of veteran 21st century Black student activist, David C. Turner, III, revealing the foundations of his academic and activist career in higher education. Framed in the context of student engagement and high impact educational practices, this paper argues that 21st century Black student activists are motivated by a belief in a society and world free from overt, insidious, and institutional racism. Furthermore, it argues that activism offers academically relevant learning opportunities. The article draws upon informal conversations and interactions, formal interviews, and Turner’s published and unpublished writings. It chronicles Turner’s undergraduate experiences at CSU, Dominguez Hills majoring in Africana Studies, president of the Organization of Africana Studies, and research and conference opportunities revealing the foundations of his pursuit of cultural grounding, academic excellence, and social responsibility. Furthermore, it highlights the links between intellectual and academic work, with activism and organizing.

本文研究了学术界与行动主义之间的关系。它探讨了21世纪资深黑人学生激进主义者David C. Turner的大学本科经历，揭示了他在高等教育中的学术和激进主义者职业的基础。本文以学生参与度和高影响力的教育实践为背景，认为21世纪黑人学生激进主义者的动机是对社会和世界摆脱公开，阴险和制度性种族主义的信仰。此外，它认为行动主义提供了与学术相关的学习机会。本文借鉴了非正式的对话和互动，正式的采访以及特纳发表和未发表的著作。它记录了特纳在CSU，Dominguez Hills主修非洲研究的本科经历，非洲研究组织总裁，以及研究和会议机会，揭示了他追求文化基础，学术卓越和社会责任的基础。此外，它还强调了知识和学术工作之间的联系以及行动主义和组织性。