Why Are Historically Black Colleges Important? | AJ+

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?

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United Negro College Fund Pathways Initiative: https://uncf.org/cpi
Thurgood Marshall College Fund: https://tmcf.org/about-us/our-schools...
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fast Facts, via National Center for Education Statistics: https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display...

AJ+. “Why Aren't There More Poor Kids at Elite Schools?”:    • Why Aren't There More Poor Kids At El...  
Business Insider. “There's an Unprecedented Crisis Facing America's Historically Black Colleges.” http://www.businessinsider.com/hbcus-...
Mother Jones. “Trump Vowed to 'Absolutely Prioritize' Black Colleges. Then Came His Budget.” http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2...
Pew Research. “A Look at Historically Black Colleges and Universities as Howard Turns 150.” http://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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