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Expand HBCUs Nationwide: Bring Historically Black Colleges to More Communities

Related Article: These city leaders want to expand HBCUs beyond the South. Here's why they say it's critical as DEI is under attack - edition.cnn.com - Sunday, August 17, 2025, 6:27:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Target: City governments, state education boards, HBCU leadership, and the U.S. Department of Education

Goal: We call on city leaders, educational policymakers, and HBCU administrators to prioritize and expedite the establishment of HBCU satellite campuses in cities like Boston, San Francisco, and San Diego, ensuring equitable access to high-quality, culturally a

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have long provided pathways to higher education, leadership, and economic opportunity for Black students. As attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) escalate and access to supportive educational environments becomes more critical, it is time to expand the presence of HBCUs beyond the South and into communities across the United States.

For generations, HBCUs have empowered Black students to pursue higher education, fostered pride and resilience, and produced leaders across every sector. Yet, the majority of HBCUs remain concentrated in the South, leaving students in other regions—like Kei'Yanii Dawson in San Francisco—without local options for this unique and vital educational experience.

As DEI programs face unprecedented attacks at predominantly White institutions, the need for safe, affirming, and accessible HBCU campuses has never been greater. Expanding HBCUs to new communities will not only support Black students' academic success and sense of belonging, but also strengthen local economies and diversify the workforce in fields like tech, healthcare, and education.

Efforts are already underway in cities such as Boston and San Francisco, where officials are working to establish satellite HBCU campuses. These expansions will help close opportunity gaps, increase graduation rates, and provide a national model for excellence in education. We urge all stakeholders to act now to make HBCU education available to more students, regardless of geography.

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