African American Colleges
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Title:
| African American Colleges |
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Description:
| These websites are about historically black colleges and Universities, or HBCUs. Students can learn about the history of these colleges, examine aspects of attending an HBCU, and find information about individual schools. |
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Grade Level:
| 6, 7, 8, 9 |
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Resource Links:
| Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Here is an index of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States with links to their official websites.
African-American Colleges
Here is a short history of African-American colleges and universities. Includes an interactive map or alphabetical directory of institutions.
PBS: Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Read this short article about the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
PBS: Saving Black Colleges
Watch or listen to this broadcast about the challenges faced by some Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the early twenty-first century.
Affirmative Action
This article is about how black colleges have been drawn into the fight over affirmative-action policies.
Young Historians
Click on the first link to see if you know the answers to these questions about Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Try the second link for a word-find puzzle about black women in education.
MBCU Mentor
This portal site has lots of information about and links to individual HBCUs. Students can compare schools, take virtual campus tours, find out about financial aid and college planning.
NPR: White Enrollment Jumps at Historically Black Colleges
Listen to this and related broadcasts about historically black campuses. Learn about diversity at HBCUs, their educational environment, and more.
NPR: Students Uncertain About Historically Black Schools
Read or listen to this story about high school students' decisions whether or not to attend an HBCU. Includes links to related articles.
Spelman
Here are facts about Spelman College and a timeline of Spelman's history.
Morehouse College
Here are some facts about Morehouse College for men.
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AR Standards:
G.2.6.1, G.2.6.2, C.5.6.14, G.2.7.1, G.2.7.2, G.2.8.2, G.2.8.3, CUS.19.AH.6.a
IL Standards:
14.C.3, 14.D.3, 16.A.3b, 18.A.3, 18.B.3a, 18.A.3b, 18.C.3b, 18.A.4, 18.B.4
ME Standards:
2.A.1.a.13, 2.B.1.f, 2.B.2, 2.B.3, 2.B.5
MO Standards:
1.A.2.d, 6.A.1, 6.C.1, 6.E.1, 6.F.1, 6.A.1, 6.C.1, 6.D.1, 6.D.1, 6.E.1, 6.F.1, 6.A.1, 6.B.1, 6.C.1, 6.E.1, 6.B.1, 6.E.1, 6.B.1
OH Standards:
2.C.6
UT Standards:
2.2.a, 2.2.b, 5.2.a, 5.2.b, 9.1.a, 9.1.c, 2.1.a, 2.3.a
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