HBCUs (short for historically Black colleges and universities) were first established in the mid-19th century. They were created with the specific goal of providing advanced education to African-American students who were, at the time, barred from entry into most institutions of higher learning.
Though these barriers have since been removed, HBCUs still represent a crucial part of the U.S. higher education system, especially for low-income Black and ethnic minority students. They also represent an increasingly popular choice for wealthier Black and minority group students as well as White students, due to their unique culture and the values they represent.
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