Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been a cornerstone in the Black community since shortly after slavery was abolished in America. Many of these newfound former slaveowners had little to no interest in educating the former slaves.
As part of Blacks' recovery and to assist them going forward, churches and schools began to emerge to educate these free African Americans. These small schools and churches continued to grow and expand and became the illustrious colleges and universities we have today.
Some of the most grand and noteworthy Americans, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Oprah Winfrey, Toni Morrison, and so many more, walked through and attended these educational institutions.
These are our colleges and universities and we must take responsibility for them.
As part of Blacks' recovery and to assist them going forward, churches and schools began to emerge to educate these free African Americans. These small schools and churches continued to grow and expand and became the illustrious colleges and universities we have today.
Some of the most grand and noteworthy Americans, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Oprah Winfrey, Toni Morrison, and so many more, walked through and attended these educational institutions.
These are our colleges and universities and we must take responsibility for them.