The U.S. Senate recently passed two bills that will help to fund for HBCUs. The HBCU Partners Act requires federal agencies to annually help schools with grants and other programs. The HBCU Preservation Program was reintroduced to help find grants to repair and restore historic buildings on campuses.  Senator Kamala Harris is a co-sponsor of […]

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Black History Month

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