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Historic Black Colleges and Universities
Many Minority students want to attend a Historic Black College. A Historic Black college (also known as an HBCU) is known as a college for Black Students. Most Historic Black Colleges and Universities were founded by African American descents, meaning they have been around for a very long time. There are over 100 Historic Black Colleges and Universities, and most of them are located in the south because that’s where majority of Black people were after the American civil war. (Grover) The oldest Historic College, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, was founded in 1837. (wood) It is important to Black people to have these colleges because it is an example of excellence. Black excellence is Black people succeeding, despite how terrible society has treated Black people in this day in time, and as far back history takes it. These colleges were built to help educate freed slaves, and that’s another reason why these colleges are so special to Black people. Historic black colleges and universities are important to Black People because the history behind them is a huge example of Black excellence. Many Historic Black Colleges were built by Black people, so it has a special meaning. When Black students attend HBCUs, they are known to provide great opportunities like internships, career opportunities for Black students and it is an experience you wouldn’t get at a predominantly white institution. A Howard University student says, “there is no greater feeling than waking up every morning and knowing that the people you engage with daily actually care about who you are, your dreams, goals, and aspirations. Not only do they care about them, but they do whatever they can for your dreams to be realized. Every student in your class understands your blackness, they understand your story, they understand you. It creates a culture of respect, understanding, and love that you won’t experience anywhere else.” (Blake) This shows how important Historic Black Colleges and Universities are to Black students and how much of an impact they have on Black students. Blake[http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/how-hbcus-are-addressing-the-cost-of-college. Wood]Grover