Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Encyclopedia Brooks F. Erik
Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Encyclopedia Brooks F. Erik This exhaustive analysis of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout history discusses the…
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Encyclopedia Brooks F. Erik
This exhaustive analysis of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout history discusses the institutions and the major events, individuals, and organizations that have contributed to their existence.The oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, was founded in 1837 by Quaker philanthropist Richard Humphreys as the Institute for Colored Youth. Today approximately 16 percent of America's black college students are enrolled in HBCUs. By 1902, at least 85 such schools had been established and, in subsequent years, the total grew to 105.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Encyclopedia brings the stories of these schools together in a comprehensive volume that explores the origin and history of each Historically Black College and University in the United States.Major founders and contributors to HBCUs, including whites, free