Historically black colleges and universities were born out of necessity, and now they face competition, financial challenges - and the constant pressure to justify their existence.
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HBCUs are unique in their success at graduating low-income students. So how can the U.S. ensure the future of these educational institutions?
Learn more here:
United Negro College Fund Pathways Initiative: uncf.org/cpi
Thurgood Marshall College Fund: tmcf.org/about-us/our-schools...
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fast Facts, via National Center for Education Statistics: nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display...
AJ+. “Why Aren't There More Poor Kids at Elite Schools?”: • Why Aren't There More ...
Business Insider. “There's an Unprecedented Crisis Facing America's Historically Black Colleges.” www.businessinsider.com/hbcus-...
Mother Jones. “Trump Vowed to 'Absolutely Prioritize' Black Colleges. Then Came His Budget.” www.motherjones.com/politics/2...
Pew Research. “A Look at Historically Black Colleges and Universities as Howard Turns 150.” www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/...
Presented by: Imaeyen Ibanga
Written by: Imaeyen Ibanga
Edited by: Brian Joseph
Animations by: Chia Liu
Produced by: Imaeyen Ibanga, Emily Gibson
Music tracks courtesy of Southern University marching band, APM and Audio Networks.
Footage and images courtesy of Getty.
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