Predominantly Black Institutions serve as critical lifelines for many students who might otherwise face barriers to attending college. These colleges and universities, which have at least 40% Black students (and 50% low-income students), play a vital role in advancing educational equity by offering culturally responsive teaching, fostering community engagement, and promoting upward mobility for Black, low-income students, and many other students. To learn more about PBIs, I recently talked with Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott, president of Chicago State University in Illinois, and Falecia D. Williams, president of Prince George’s Community College in Maryland.
