Over the past 12 months, the profile of Historically Black Colleges and Universities has been raised, as notable alumni make history, fundraising from philanthropists and the federal government ...
The Supreme Court’s June ruling striking down affirmative action by socially defined race in college and university admissions is a step backward for equal opportunity to access education. While ...
Historically Black colleges and universities, often known as HBCUs, are well known for their deep roots in U.S. higher education and proven effectiveness at graduating Black students who go on to ...
Historically Black colleges and universities in the U.S. have been underfunded for decades. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to journalist Adam Harris about the underlying reasons behind the inequality. The ...
A pastor receives a COVID-19 vaccine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center on Feb. 26, 2021, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. (Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images). Religious institutions have helped shape many ...