African american Quote by Ric Keller

HBCUs have been a bedrock of the Black community since their founding, evolving into institutions of prodigious scholarship and activism, and educating African-Americans nationwide.

— Jaime Harrison

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

While HBCUs may only represent 3% of the nation's colleges and universities, they produce 50% of black teachers and 80% of black judges and…

— Laphonza Butler

As a proud graduate of North Carolina Central University, I know how important of a springboard HBCUs are to young black men and women…

— Vernon Jones

HBCUs are real pioneers when it comes to school choice. They are living proof that when more options are provided to students, they are…

— Betsy DeVos

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

If white people need colleges to furnish teachers, ministers, lawyers, and doctors, do black people need nothing of the sort?

— W. E. B. Du Bois

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

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

Doing away with separate black colleges meets resistance from alumni and other blacks.

— Constance Baker Motley

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

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

— Constance Baker Motley