HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
HBCUs are universities and colleges that were established to provide higher education opportunities for African-Americans. Founded in the late 19th century, HBCUs have been instrumental in providing educational access to students who may not have had such access otherwise.
Today, there are over 100 HBCUs across the U.S., ranging from small community colleges to large research institutions. They offer a variety of disciplines including liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business and healthcare fields. Many also offer support services such as academic advising and mentoring programs aimed at helping their students succeed academically and professionally post-graduation.
In addition to their core mission of educating African-American students, many HBCUs participate actively in economic development initiatives by partnering with local businesses on workforce training projects or other entrepreneurial activities designed to spur job creation within their communities. By doing so they help provide employment opportunities for graduates as well as those seeking a career change or reentry into the job market after serving time in prison.
Finally, some examples of notable HBCU alumni include former president Barack Obama (Morehouse College), civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.(Morehouse College), author Toni Morrison (Howard University) , actor Viola Davis(Rhode Island College), rapper Common(Florida A&M University). This list is just a few among many others who attended an HBCU institution before going on to achieve great things!
