Gives black scholar Thomas Sowell's personal account of his journey from Howard University, a historically black college that provided him with what he perceived to be a mediocre education, to Harvard University, which challenged him intellectually and socially. He attended Columbia University to study for his master's degree, then moved on to…

Presents an interview with William H. Gray III who discusses the educational advantages of the nation's historically black colleges (HBCs). Subjects include increasing funding and enrollments at HBCs and the reality of confronting racism after graduation. White isolation in higher education is briefly discussed. (GLR)

Historically black colleges and universities remain an important source for the undergraduate and law school educations of African-American lawyers and judges, but it is no longer the case that the majority of African American lawyers are educated at the historically black schools. (SLD)

Presidents of historically black colleges were once expected to teach their students that they would advance through industrial education and the benevolent guidance of white foundations funding the schools. Focuses on Tuskegee Institute's Robert Moton, who accommodated to southern segregation but never accepted the racist rationale for Jim Crow…

Several historically black colleges produce greater percentages of graduates who go on to earn doctoral degrees than do many of the nation's highest-ranked colleges. However, when examining Ph.D. productivity in the sciences and mathematics, black colleges do not fare as well. Among the black colleges, Fisk University is the leader in Ph.D.…

Examines the integration status of college faculty and white control within historically black colleges (HBCs). The role of white professors in HBCs and the existence of discriminatory practices in hiring and promotion decisions are discussed. (GLR)

Presents a statistical record of the progress of African Americans in institutions of higher education in the United States. Contains a black/white educational equality index and reports on students and faculty at black colleges and universities. (SLD)

Presents statistical data on the progress of African Americans in higher education, highlighting: the black-white higher education equality index; statistics measuring the state of racial inequality; and African American doctorates reaching an all-time high (doctorates awarded by historically black universities, lack of black doctorates in many…

In the U.S., fewer than two out of five black college students graduate, while three out of five white students eventually graduate. At many historically black colleges and universities, black student graduation rates are even lower than the national average. There is wide disparity in black student graduation rates at academically selective…

Reveals that there is a near total absence of black faculty teaching philosophy courses at American universities, particularly Ivy League Schools. The author explains why this has happened, why the trend is likely to continue, and why black colleges cannot be expected to pick up the slack. (GR)

A tentative effort is made to use citation analysis to evaluate productivity of science departments at black universities and to compare them with other black universities and white universities. Caution is urged in interpreting citation analysis results, but they do seem to indicate a widening gap between white schools and black schools. (SLD)

Examines the Clinton administration's proposal to radically overhaul the system for financing higher education. A summary of selected programs (primarily for higher education) is presented. The programs are included in the 1994 education appropriation and are considered relevant to African Americans. (GLR)

Marian Wright Edelman relates the story of her experiences at Spelman College, Georgia, an all-black, all-women's school. Her story tells of the strong group of black and white faculty members who mentored her, pointing her toward a highly successful life in public service. (SM)

Reports that black students at selective U.S. colleges have high graduation rates, but black student graduation rates at flagship state universities and historically black colleges are far lower. These rates make a positive case for affirmative action at selective U.S. universities. Compares black and white graduation rates and presents data on…

Nationwide, fewer than two out of five entering black college students earn their degrees, while three out of five entering white students go on to graduate. Nearly 19 out of 20 black students at highly competitive universities earn their diplomas. Black women outpace black men in college completion. Examines trends in black graduation rates at…