Revisiting Racial Differences in College Attendance: The Role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

2003 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela R. Bennett ◽  
Yu Xie
Keyword(s):  
Historically Black ◽  
Racial Differences ◽  
College Attendance ◽  
Black Colleges ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Historically Black Colleges ◽  
Black Colleges And Universities

Diversity Displays and Organizational Messaging: The Case of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

2021 ◽  
pp. 233264922098048
Author(s):  
Oneya Okuwobi ◽  
Deborwah Faulk ◽  
Vincent J. Roscigno
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Historically Black ◽  
Racial Differences ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Black Colleges ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Historically Black Colleges ◽  
Organizational Diversity ◽  
Racial Equity ◽  
Black Colleges And Universities

Diversity has simultaneously become a pervasive goal and euphemism for racial differences in higher education. Although discourses within the postsecondary context highlight the positive impact of diversity on learning outcomes, organizational diversity efforts nevertheless warrant interrogation, given their possible obfuscation if not reification of, racial inequality and hierarchy. How do Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—colleges and universities that are, by their very nature, racialized organizations within higher education—express and adapt to the challenges presented by diversity imperatives? In this article, we interrogate this question through systematic content analyses of visual and narrative materials from 31 HBCUs. Results highlight how these institutions often rely on the same mechanisms that characterize diversity within predominately White institutions (PWIs)—commodification of difference and disconnection from issues of racial equity. Consequently, diversity for HBCUs reflects the more general racialized inequality regime in higher education—a regime wherein these organizations largely reinforce ideas, such as racial capitalism, which have implications for racial equity. Our results and discussion hold implications for scholarship on organizational diversity but are also informative with regard to the capacity and constraints of racialized organizations to meet the needs and interests of those they serve.

Obesity-related Behaviors of Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Students at non- Historically Black Colleges and Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 570-583
Author(s):  
Jaesin Sa ◽  
Elizabeth Kwon ◽  
JangDong Seo ◽  
Siyoung Choe ◽  
Jean-Philippe Chaput ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Historically Black ◽  
Racial Differences ◽  
Black Colleges ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
School Type ◽  
College Health ◽  
Historically Black Colleges ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Black Colleges And Universities

Objective: We investigated racial differences in overweight and obesity among 4 subgroups: (1) Whites at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs); (2) Whites at non-HBCUs; (3) Blacks at HBCUs; and (4) Blacks at non-HBCUs. Methods: We conducted multivariable logistic regression using cross-sectional data to examine correlates of overweight or obesity by race and school type among white and black students (N = 260,719) who completed the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment IIb from fall 2011 to spring 2015. Results: Among men, more Whites at HBCUs than Whites at non-HBCUs (22.22% vs 9.67%; p < .001) and more Blacks at HBCUs than Blacks at non-HBCUs (27.84% vs 16.64%; p < .001) had obesity. Among women, more Whites at HBCUs than Whites at non-HBCUs (25.82% vs 8.80%; p < .001) and more Blacks at HBCUs than Blacks at non-HBCUs (27.62% vs 20.58%; p < .001) had obesity. Overall, highest adjusted odds ratios for overweight and obesity were observed for Blacks at HBCUs (p < .001). Conclusions: Findings suggest the need for implementation of aggressive overweight and obesity prevention strategies for students at HBCUs. Additional research is needed to understand determinants of overweight and obesity among students at HBCUs.

Mixed Motivations, Mixed Results: A History of Law, Legislation, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Interest Convergence

2012 ◽  
Vol 114 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Marybeth Gasman ◽  
Adriel Hilton
Keyword(s):  
Historically Black ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Black Colleges ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Historically Black Colleges ◽  
Interest Convergence ◽  
History Of ◽  
Black Colleges And Universities

Background/Context The current debate about historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)—whether these colleges are needed in a society that “seeks” equality—is not new but is the product of a continuing controversy that dates back to the close of the Civil War. Since then, each landmark in the history of HBCUs has occasioned renewed discussions of the role of these colleges, with implications for the role of Blacks in society. Purpose/Objective/Research Question/Focus of Study This article will examine the legal and social forces that have had an impact on the development of HBCUs. In exploring this history, the authors will employ Derrick Bell's notion that most Whites will only accommodate the interests of Blacks in achieving racial equality when it is in the best interest of middle- and upper-class Whites—interest convergence. Research Design This study is historical in nature, drawing on legal cases, archival documents, legislative decisions, and past research related to the funding, classification, and state of HBCUs. Conclusions The authors found that in all but a few cases, legal court decisions, laws, acts, and state and federal decisions as they pertain to HBCUs also had intentional or unintentional benefits for White students and historically White institutions.

scholarly journals Black nurse scientists and the undeniable role of historically black colleges and universities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn M. Aycock ◽  
Kamila A. Alexander ◽  
Fawn A. Cothran ◽  
Schenita D. Randolph ◽  
Heather M. Young ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Historically Black ◽  
Black Colleges ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Historically Black Colleges ◽  
Black Colleges And Universities
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