I r not a graduate, but, this is what I thought was the law. It used to be that federal funds and priority funding went to the first state college. Which was Savannah State University. Also, its a university not just a college. Georgia State should not be getting all of the support that has been over the years.

I THINK WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE THE COLLEGES WILL BE PRESERVED.

Cat get enough colerds to attends so shut it down.

Cat get enough colerds to attends so shut it down..

I have mixed thoughts on this. We want equality and to end racism. We want everyone to be treated the same. Yet we still have “BLACK COLLEGES”. History is good, however, I believe this is somewhat a hinder to stop the negative thoughts of racism. We must come together as one. Until we all including the “black race realize and accept this, this is another reason we continue to suffer racism. Then on another note, We love our black colleges. I am sure there are things learnedpr attending this type of colleges that are not taught in the predominately white colleges. I am sure they are other benefits for attending an all “black” college. But I still think this is not the way to end racial prejudice.

I think it will all work out. It’s a historical site and even if they have to combine colleges whatever needs to be done to preserve the colleges would be great. It is a good time and not to be cliche but I do believe that children are the future and this would be disasterous. Therefore preserve it’s history and move into the present.

Peace.

Ginou

These are not “Black Colleges” they are Historically Black Colleges. It does not mean it is limited to only black students. A little research will show that most white students get minority scholarships. There is even one HBCU that is majority white. Now most of the HBCU’s are suffering because of piss poor management, and leaders that have robbed them blind. Hold these educated thugs responsible for the crimes they commit. As a grad of a HBCU, I truly feel that they prepare you for the world.

The opportunity to go to higher education institutions in our history shows that education is powerful. Why merge the colleges to create “equality” yet merging across the United States government and economy has not been fulfilled yet? I say keep the colleges opened to preserve the opportunity to continue to level the playing field and if needed just changed the demographics of the student body. There is still institutionalized racism and to believe this will help, is not realistic. When my daughter learns more about her history in school then what I have to teach her at home…I will agree with this type of action. I love that we have Obama representing backgrounds that have never been supported in our government, but that does not mean racism just ends over night. This disease has been passed on through several generations. Knock down some of these jails and build institutions that teach cultural sensitivity and unity and then we may be moving foward!

I did not go to a Historically Black College and honestly I wish I would have now! The support other friends experienced was not there for me. Whether people want to deal with it or not I was the minority and I had to fight for everything I received….even going against professors who tried to belittle my culture in discussions. My worse experience was a freshman literature class that only found “ghetto” images of African-Americans to read about. As a 17yr old student I had to demand different images being the only representation in my class. It bothered me only because my friends who we from other races in the class actually believed what we were reading in our class discussions (I couldn’t blame them because other than me….this is what they knew or was exposed to in media). The campus was intergrated but the curriculum was not!

I say …if this does happen…it will not be so bad..that way… there will be no trying to get used to other races once you get into the work force. Everyone should try and be schooled and work together…it will make it easier. I never could understand why would some send their children to private school…when the same kids they sent them away from are going to be in the work force. I’m not saying theres anything wrong with private schools….but know the reason you using them. Having different schools on the cause of differnces in race is a big problem to begin with. EVERYBODY LETS LIVE TOGETHER…WHY CAN’T WE LIVE TOGETHER!!!

I went to a black college for a year and i didnt like it much it wasnt challenging at all. They baby you yet said they were trying to prepare you for the real world….. they was always saying how the man is not going to help you …..i dont see nothing wrong with making people come together but you have some people who are comfortable where their at.

Currently I am attending a Historical Black College and I love it. I think that the two schools that are facing closure should come together and DEMAND that their school received neccessary funding. I also think that it is the student body responsibility to call out their alumni and request small donations… anything will help. The type of learning skills you receive from a HBCU is unbelievable. Most people would argue and say that the level of education is unfair BUT THEY ARE WRONG. As a first year student I was given opportunity that not even gra.duated level students receive. HBCU’s are desperately needed and EVERYONE should come together to ensure these schools are granted the funds they need to remain open.

I do not agree with this proposal, and uniting these institutions will not prepare us for a “racism-free” world; frankly, its not even a start. I AM a graduate of Albany State University with a BS in Biology. I have moved from that Historically Black University to attend another HBCU (Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, which we lovingly call FAMU) to pursue my Doctorate. These types of institutions not only provide higher education, but also give a loving and family-oriented environment that help foster development skills. I would not trade the education I have received at either of these 2 institutions for a degree at a majority institution. I feel as if we are being robbed of something truly essential, not only to african Americans, but to the entire country. This won’t happen because hopefully all graduates and supporters will stand up for maintaining these institutions. Let’s pray, not only that these institutions are allowed to continue doing wonderful things, but also that others will begin to support them!

I did not have the opportunity to attend a HBC, but I wish I did. I do not agree with this idea, Historically Black Colleges are a part of BLACK history they were established for a purpose. Taking that away is just another form of racism. They have no problem w/funding the other colleges w/o the majority of blacks so why is it and issue when it comes down to HBCs. HBCs are not limited just to blacks, other minorities have the opportunity to attend also, so blame it on the legislators that are not giving out the proper funding that is needed for our HBCUs to stay afloat.

Negro funded colleges are a symbol of racism and the reason that they are having money problems is management.

This is just bad management and black funded colleges are a symbol of racism.

I don’t feel that the HBCUs should close. What the Georgia Senator is doing is trying to force African American students depend on a Majority Caucasian school to take them in.
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I think the HBCUs should should stay a float, these are prominent schools and it’s too much for some of these Republicans and white folks to handle; A president that’s partially African American and High Ranked Universities were majority of it’s attendees are African American.
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THIS CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN…
IT WILL START A NATIONAL TREND IF THEY’RE ALLOWED TO CLOSED DOWN THESE SCHOOLS!!!

You know, I’ve had it with ignorant black people! What’s wrong with this generation? HBC are wonderful! We worked so hard for our schools and now they may be taken away?! Come on now! And, blacks have become so weak and you don’t fight for nothing! So brainwashed! This generation-You would be great as house negroes! Stop thinking everything integrated with “white” is right! You’re not fighting to integrate “Harvard University” or “Yale” They don’t desire you there. Please, before you write your comments, think first! Next, they’d want to get rid of “Spelman” and other fine HBC!

HBCU’s are important to the black community. They provide something to the curious student and the community that other institutions can’t touch. However, black alumni need to give back to these schools the way that white alumni give back to their schools to help keep them progressive. Funding endowments for scholarships, fellowships, research or just discretionary funds to particular academic departments is a great way to help a school grow over a long period. And just like white schools there are HBCU’s that offer a better quality education than others so don’t lump them all in the EASY category just because they are black institutions.