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further ado all the more racially integrated, as for their enrollments and staff, than generally white institutions. In addition, “Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Sub staining a culture of excellence in the twenty-first century” by Nia Cantey, Robert Bland, and Danielle Joy-Davis shows the data on how historically black universities and colleges are rising to the top. It addresses the issues on funding and the challenges of accreditation at numerous schools. In the rest of this issue it pinpoints

year colleges and universities, in which Whites make up 50% or more of the student demographics (Sage Pub).  Predominantly White colleges and universities are different from other colleges and universities that serve students with different ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, such as historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU). Being an African American at an PWI can be intimidating. I myself endure this task everyday. People think that its just like attending any other university, but

badly affected by his environment in a rough neighborhood being lead to make bad decisions in life. Seeing my brother drop out of high school, join a gang, and eventually end up in bad area in his life influenced me to pursue my education and go to college to be the best I could be so I wouldn't end up in the same position that he did. Not only did that experience influence me to want to pursue the best education I could but it also made me want to be able to use my education and life experiences to

LITERATURE REVIEW Background on HBCUs According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), there are 101 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 defines HBCUs as “…any historically Black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans, and that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary [of

Francis Cecil Sumner was born on December 7, 1985 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Too many Sumner was known as the ‘Father of Black Psychologist’ because he was the first black male to receive his doctoral in psychology. Sumner completed this degree at Clark University at Massachusetts in the year of 1920. A committed scholar regarding psychology, languages, and religion, Francis assisted with bettering education opportunities for African Americans for the reason that he was colored” (“Francis Cecil Sumner”).

Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, have played an important role in enriching the lives of not just African Americans, but our entire country.”(Keller) What Ric Keller states here is an opinion that outlines a compelling fact about HBCUs that along with several other significant information that may come as a surprise. Essentially, the great debate between the choice of whether a Historically Black College and University or Predominantly White Institution is more beneficial or

Every person deserves the right to experience a sense of community amongst people who share a common characteristic. A sense of fellowship amongst similar people allows a person to become more comfortable with who they are through interactions with others who are going through—or have gone through—the same triumphs or hardships. Without this feeling of belonging, one could be driven into insanity. Anxiety due to isolation and desolation could run rampant through a person’s mind because of the loneliness

Turn your dreams into reality is the motto that guides me every day in life. It would be an honor to receive the Greater Grand Rapids Jack and Jill College Tour Scholarship award to attend the Historical Black College & University tour this year. I believe education is the key that opens up many doors and opportunities. Like my mentor always tell me “education increases your value in life, because the more you know the more you can apply, and the more you apply the more you will obtain.” Attending

acknowledge that the educational gap between African-American and White students has diminished in regards to college enrollment, it is important to evaluate the differences between what affects certain races in attendance and completion of college. The factors that will be considered are family dynamics, finances,

An American psychiatrist by the name of William Glasser once stated, “When you study great teachers…you will learn much more from their caring and hard work than from their style.” Teachers are a huge part of an individual’s life. From the time a person enters into preschool until the complete cessation of their educational career, the teachers and professors along the way each influence that student’s perspective and feeling towards the particular subject they taught. With daily interactions, teachers