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Earlier in my college career, there was no doubt in my mind that as a member of the Black community I was somehow obligated…

— Michelle Obama

Historically black colleges and universities are incredibly important institutions woven into the fabric of America. They have played such an important role in achieving…

— Donald Trump

The establishment has learned how to co-opt identity politics to put the brakes on economic progress and justice. So I would say if you…

— Jimmy Dore

We see organizations that target young black men to give them direction in life, but so often, black girls are missed. I wanted to…

— Angie Thomas

I would love to meet with the Black Caucus, it's great, the Congressional Black Caucus, I think it's great.

— Donald Trump

Representing young black girls and giving them hope and the light and letting them know that they can do anything is important to me…

— Storm Reid

I went to a historically black college.

— John David Washington

We encourage women to become mentors within their communities in order to teach young girls how to thrive in this society. It's a good…

— Tasha Smith

I went to an historically black college where we're always told that there's limitation. And so I'm happy to represent for black colleges.

— Terrence J

I think now I get to create and inspire more young black girls to continue doing what they love and reach for the stars.

— Marsai Martin

I was really able to integrate into a diverse school and learn to get along with all different types of people.

— Ray Fisher

Enrollment in colleges, especially black colleges, across the country increased tremendously during the five-year run of 'A Different World,' and I don't think you…

— Glynn Turman