Why Black Colleges and Universities Still Matter

The continuing case for America's historically black colleges and universities.

Darrick Hamilton, et al, The American Prospect

Historically black colleges and universities played a heroic role educating African Americans during the long era when most institutions of higher education were for whites only. At a time when the society is nominally more open but deeper patterns of racial hostility are belatedly being exposed and discussed, HBCUs still have a major role to play. For many black students, they are safer and more nurturing places.

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