Several of my peers did a Power point presentation on a topic about HBCU’s being relevant in today’s society. They researched past and present needs for historically black colleges and universities, why they were established, and how they helped the black community. Their presentation showed the percentage of graduating blacks from HBCU’s vs. white institutions with four year degrees. The percentage of blacks graduating from HBCU’s was 20% higher than at a white university. The Statistics showed that when African-Americans attend a black university they are more likely to succeed and become a better black individual.
White or non-black universities argue that there is no need for HBCU’s today because African-Americans can receive an equal education at any university of their choosing. With that being true the experiences you would receive at a HBCU could never amount to those at a white university. Attending an “All black” school will teach you your real history and how being black is a blessing not a sin.
The whole presentation was interesting and kept me on the edge of my seat. I actually learned something new. Knowing that white colleges and universities feel that there is no need for historically black colleges and universities to exist makes me feel even more proud to attend Howard University. I hope all black colleges across the nation continue to keep their doors open for African-Americans and students of all colors and races. There’s no reason to shut them down, besides they’ve gotten so many successful black people this far, why stop now?
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