Alumni Quote by Constance Baker Motley

We cannot afford to lose talented young black people, who make it to university, overseas, or worse, to let other talented black people be…

— David Lammy

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

During the days of segregation, there was not a place of higher learning for African Americans. They were simply not welcome in many of…

— Michael N. Castle

Typically, historical black colleges and universities like Delaware State, attracted students who were raised in an environment where going to college wasn't the next…

— Michael N. Castle

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

All Southern state colleges and universities are open to black students.

— Constance Baker Motley

“time proved that the persistent educational gap between black and white students was only indirectly traceable to segregation. Instead, the root of the problem…

— Derrick Bell

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

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

The large majority of the Negroes who have put on the finishing touches of our best colleges are all but worthless in the development…

— Carter G. Woodson

“The so-called education of Negro college graduates leads them to throw away opportunities which they have and to go in quest of those which…

— Carter G. Woodson

In colleges throughout America, students are taught to have disdain for the white race. I know this sounds incredible, or at least exaggerated. It…

— Dennis Prager