The other day, two proud, gifted and Black women who hadn't spoken at length for some time, but were connected in sisterhood and deeply held beliefs, talked with great pride about the accomplishments of African Americans.
An hour later, the conversation turned to Black Colleges, and specifically the 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities that despite all the trials and tribulations in the lives of Black people, these colleges still proudly stand, still relevant, and powerful ..............
An hour later, the conversation turned to Black Colleges, and specifically the 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities that despite all the trials and tribulations in the lives of Black people, these colleges still proudly stand, still relevant, and powerful ..............
There remains a distorted cynical view of African Americans, and the myth that only white people can be great leaders, movers and shakers. It is sad when Black people buy into these lies, distortions and myths because these beliefs will likely stunt their academic, psychological, emotional and economic growth.
***What Historically Black Colleges and Universities have done best, is empower Black students, and have created a lasting and indelible legacy of Black leadership.***
Why Historically Black Colleges Remain Relevant by Beverly Daniel Tatum (President, Spellman College) Feb 22, 2010
"Consider the fact that while the 105 public and private HBCUs make up only 3% of today's colleges and universities, more than 20% of all African-American college graduates attended an HBCU. Particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), where Black students are woefully under-represented in most predominantly white institutions, HBCUs have demonstrated great effectiveness in fostering academic success." ... Read the entire article HERE
Update:
May, 19, 2013: Obama Morehouse College Visit Shines Spotlight On Historically Black Colleges And Universities
Update:
May, 19, 2013: Obama Morehouse College Visit Shines Spotlight On Historically Black Colleges And Universities
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES LIST (2)
****The Black College Debate - Huffpost Live 2013
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FACING THE FUTURE, SEPTEMBER 2012
Rand Paul at Howard University: 'Never wavered' on Civil Rights, April 10, 2013 [Politico]
Myths About Attending an Historically Black College by Holly Grant Jones
The History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Educational Effectiveness of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation
18 Famous Historically Black College Alumni
Tracking Graduation Rates at HBCU's
Being Fair About Graduation Rates at Historically Black Colleges and Universities by Marybeth Gasman, Sept 7, 2011
Graduation Rates Increase at HBCU's
Black Graduate Education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Edited by:
Robert T. Palmer, SUNY Binghamton
Adriel A. Hilton, Upper Iowa University
Tiffany Patrice Fountaine, Morgan State University
White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Leaders of Historically Black Colleges See Key Role for Their Institutions in Obama's 2020 Goal, June 23, 2011
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