Edward Smith-Lewis, Jr.StudentsTelling the HBCU StorySince their founding, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been an important asset to the American higher education system. While keeping true to their original mission, HBCUs currently provide educational resources to students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds and provide access to higher education to students that are still plagued by the systemic barriers that exist within this country.November 16, 2018Page 1 of 1