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NFL Teams with HBCU Alumni (2019-20 season)
Posted: Jul 27, 2019
We know you have your favorite NFL team but add on a few more and cheer for our HBCU alumni out there!
Buffalo Bills Roster
Darryl Johnson Jr. 92 DE 22 6' 6" 253 lbs R North Carolina A&T
Cory Carter 7 P 25 5' 11" 220 lbs 2 Texas Southern
New York Jets Roster
Trenton Cannon40 RB 25 5' 11" 185 lbs 2 …
2019 List Of The Top Mississippi HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges/Universities)
Posted: Jun 07, 2019
Before the Civil Rights Era, in the south in particular, most colleges did not admit blacks. African-American leaders founded private institutions to completely support the educational needs of African Americans students. Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs) provide a connection to black history, celebrating the culture and black trailblazers, while also offering outstanding educational programs. If you are thinking about attending a four-year HBCU in Mississippi and …
2019 List Of The Top Tennessee HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges/Universities)
Posted: Jun 07, 2019
Before the Civil Rights Era, in the south in particular, most colleges did not admit blacks. African-American leaders founded private institutions to completely support the educational needs of African Americans students. Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs) provide a connection to black history, celebrating the culture and black trailblazers, while also offering outstanding educational programs. If you are thinking about attending a four-year HBCU in Tennessee and …
Top HBCUs in Washington, DC 2019
Posted: May 30, 2019
Top HBCUs in Washington, DC 2019
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The introduction of historically black colleges and universities stood as the beginning of a revolution for the African American community and in consequence, black societies around the world. The HBCUs brought about strength in unity and growth amongst the black American community who were deprived of freedom and the right to learn …
Top HBCUs in California 2019
Posted: May 18, 2019
Top HBCUs in California 2019
Historical Black Colleges and Universities are a foundational bedrock of the African or African-American or black society and community. It is quite phenomenal that these colleges exist in the first place. Although it might be controversially racist to bring the separation of the black community from the white in the educational system. However, the …
Why Every HBCU Should Celebrate Juneteenth
Posted: Apr 23, 2019
Why Every HBCU Should Celebrate Juneteenth
Why did a 90-year old retired school counselor decide to walk from Texas to the U.S. Capitol? She wanted to bring attention to Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth?
In the United States, people exploited African slave labor to build plantations, harvest crops, and perform all types of duties. Slaves endured abuse and were treated inhumanely in many cases. On January 1, 1863, …
What Is the Future of HBCU's?
Posted: Mar 13, 2019
While many schools are struggling to thrive in an environment where students are buried in debt, historically black colleges and universities are succeeding.
The future of HBCUs isn't going to be easy without some efforts made to ensure that they stay ahead of changes in higher ed. It's vital that HBCUs pay attention to trends in higher education if they want to continue to do well.
Here …
2019 List Of The Top Florida HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges/Universities)
Posted: Mar 09, 2019
Before the Civil Rights Era, in the south in particular, many colleges did not admit blacks. African-American leaders founded private institutions so black students could attend school as well.
Thinking about attending a four-year HBCU (Historically Black Colleges/Universities) in Florida and wondering what the top schools are? Today, within the great State of Florida are four HBCUs. Top Florida HBCU are ranked from #1 (best) to …
Why Do Historically Black Colleges and Universities Exist?
Posted: Mar 09, 2019
Most historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have roots that stretch back to immediately after the Civil War. African Americans gained their freedom after the war, but they faced institutional racism that prevented them from joining most schools. In response, African Americans began educating their children in black churches. Over the next two centuries, those small schools would become some of the country’s leading colleges …
2019 List Of The Top Texas HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges/Universities)
Posted: Mar 09, 2019
Thinking about attending a four-year HBCU (Historically Black Colleges/Universities) in Texas and wondering what the top schools are? Whether you are deciding between attending a public or private university, or looking for the best values, we can help you compare the top Texas HBCUs.
The great State of Texas is home to 9 HBCUs. Texas’ 9 HBCUs produce $1.3 Billion in profit and create 11,490 jobs …
2019 List Of The Top North Carolina HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges/Universities)
Posted: Feb 13, 2019
2019 List Of The Top North Carolina HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges/Universities)
The state of North Carolina has 12 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It is also home to the oldest HBCU in the United States, Shaw University, found in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1865. It’s also home to the most recent HBCU, North Carolina Central University, which was originally founded in 1940 in Durham, North …
2019 List Of The Top Alabama HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges/Universities)
Posted: Feb 13, 2019
2019 List Of The Top Alabama HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges/Universities)
In the state of Alabama, there are a wide array of options when searching for quality HBCUs. Here, you will find a list of the top contenders for 2019, based on the total undergraduates in attendance, acceptance rate, and average salary after graduation.
Each of the colleges and universities on this list has a rich history and …
The 15 Best Historically Black Colleges/Universities
Posted: Feb 12, 2019
The 15 Best Historically Black Colleges/Universities
According to the Higher Education Act from 1965, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) is defined as any university or college that was founded before 1964 with the mission of educating black Americans.
Today, there are countless HBCUs throughout the United States. Here are the top 15 in the country.
1. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida
This college, which is often …
As an African American, should I attend an HBCU?
Posted: Feb 08, 2019
How did HBCUs come to be?
What we now call Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs are those institutions of higher learning founded before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and designed specially to serve the African-American community. This was in response to the demand for college education in a time when the majority of colleges and universities prohibited black students from attending.
Although the era …