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13 HBCU Alumni You Should Know About

From activists to inventors.

When Sexual Assault Happens at HBCUs, Survivors May Feel Pressure to Put Their Race Before Their Interests

"We're left carrying the weight of the black community on our backs."
Campus Life

Betsy DeVos Just Got BOOED at This Graduation

Students and alums were not happy with her presence.

Trump Just Suggested that HBCU Funding Is Unconstitutional

Many congressional supporters of the HBCU community are concerned.

Trump Reportedly Called HBCU Presidents 'You People' More Than Once

He said it while praising them, but the leaders say it was insensitive.

Betsy DeVos Completely Ignored That HBCUs Were Founded in Response to Racism

“Their success has shown that more options help students flourish.”

Going to an HBCU Helped Me Figure Out What It Means to Be Black

“For once, I have found a place and a culture to call my own.”

Why HBCUs Are Actually More Diverse Than You Think

“Seeing so many different types of black people helped me understand my culture.”

This Historically Black College’s Marching Band Will Perform at Trump’s Inauguration

They are the only HBCU to accept the offer.

Why Choosing Not to Attend an HBCU Doesn't Define Your Blackness

One isn’t better than the other.

How Malia Obama’s Harvard News Reignited the HBCU vs. PWI Debate on Twitter

File this under ridiculous.