Win or Lose
The Plight of HBCU’s: Win or Loss?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCU’s as they are commonly referred to, have long been a pillar for education for African Americans.
Dating back to 1837 with the founding of Cheney University of Pennsylvania, these institutions have produced countless leaders in all fields. However, are these influential institutions still making the same impact in today’s society, a society so easily influenced?
Could it be that these institutions are not the same as they were doing the days of Martin King or Howard Thurman, or is that students aren’t as receptive to the standards of education as those who came before them?
It seems as if the students that comprise these institutions today are of a different breed. This is the type of breed that disrespects women who should be looked upon as sisters, a breed that feels it necessary to peruse their campuses inappropriately dressed with quite a vulgar vocabulary. This type of behavior is disrespectful to the shoulders we certainly stand upon. Are HBCU’s failing at educating our people? And will we ever return to a place where HBCU’s are a beacon of hope for our people? Only time will tell.
Johnathan Hall
@jaysongz13
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