Historically Black Colleges and Universities Stories

Our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are testaments to African American achievement and activism. They reflect the determination of generations of black Americans to receive a quality education, even in the face of profound discrimination. The historic buildings on HBCU campuses, many of which were built and designed by African American architects, also hold a collection of stories and artifacts that reflect the important legacy of the black educational experience.

Preservation Magazine Documentary Filmmaker Stanley Nelson on the Importance of HBCUs
HOPE Crew Expanding HOPE Crew to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Mr. Whitman Goes to Washington: 4 Places From D.C.’s Overlooked Literary Past
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund The Reawakening of Black Academia in Chester County, South Carolina
Modern Architecture QUIZ: Which Architect Are You?
Preservation Magazine The Evolving Role of Preservation on College Campuses
African-American History It Started with a School: Mary McLeod Bethune and Her Enduring Legacy
African-American History The Legacy Of Pioneering African-American Architect Wallace A. Rayfield
African-American History Four More African-American Architects You Should Know
National Treasures Founders Library: The National Trust's Newest National Treasure
Three Influential African-American Architects You Should Know About

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