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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:

Thurgood Marshall College Fund:

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fast Facts, via National Center for Education Statistics:



AJ+. “Why Aren't There More Poor Kids at Elite Schools?”:

Business Insider. “There's an Unprecedented Crisis Facing America's Historically Black Colleges.”

Mother Jones. “Trump Vowed to 'Absolutely Prioritize' Black Colleges. Then Came His Budget.”

Pew Research. “A Look at Historically Black Colleges and Universities as Howard Turns 150.”



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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