When historically Black college and university (HBCU) presidents founded UNCF (United Negro College Fund) in 1944, only small numbers of Black students were admitted to predominantly White American colleges and universities. Our founders knew that a college education was important, and they created UNCF to raise dollars to support HBCUs and the hundreds of thousands of students who attended them. For 79 years, UNCF has worked tirelessly to support America’s HBCUs and their students. We have raised over $5 billion and supported more than 500,000 students on their college journeys. HBCUs have built Black America’s middle class, and UNCF scholarships have helped students pay for their college degrees and move upward economically. Along the way, HBCUs and UNCF have urged all American colleges and universities to provide educational opportunity to Black and other students of color. Why? Because we believe that all higher education institutions have an important role to play to ensure equitable educational opportunity for students who, because of race, have been marginalized and excluded. 📢 The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling will close the door to educational opportunity for many Black students and students of color who want to attend non-HBCUs. With this ruling, more students will turn to HBCUs. America needs HBCUs now more than ever, and UNCF needs all Americans’ support to do our important work. Read our full statement and learn more about how you can support UNCF, students, and HBCUs. Visit: https://lnkd.in/e4g2Bq_K #UNCF #affirmativeaction #HBCUs #education #betterfutures #highereducation #collegesanduniversities #students
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Anti-racist, equity and inclusion advocate, certified executive coach
1yBlack students should turn to HBCUs which came into existence because of systemic racism and have always been a pathway to higher education and a future filled with great opportunities!