‘Mold, Rats And Water Damage.’ Why These Students Decided to Live in Tents

[@KL-yg3ii]

With tuition like that, the administration could BUILD them a new dormitory

[@kaththerath]

Why improve conditions for the students if you can just pocket all the money? Not a lot of people seem to have complained (until now), or probably not loud and annoying enough. I hope they can really change something!

[@starlight200816]

They are about to see a decrease in applications and students eventually who will send their kids to this.....

[@edwinbrace4681]

The budget and tuition don't add up, the University still loses money ! HBCUs are under funded the federal government should fix this.

[@EricGoule81]

Have you listened to the whole thing? Those colleges and universities (HBCU) are less funded by the federal government, compared to others...

[@mooviedude141]

Very true but according to AJ+ it's all due to racism.

[@YooB1]

These students deserve a refund and free education. How can anyone focus on education living like that

[@forest487]

Education should always be free, this is all part of a capitalist racist society with barriers

[@stacycamacho59]

They do! And education should be free as well.

[@Honey-Bee-25]

@@forest487 Agree! Anyone who is willing to invest the time in order to be a productive citizen and provide for themselves post education with a degree, should have access to free education to accomplish that. The money generated after school is cycled back into the economy! No reason tuition or a degree should be over $3-5k a year unless paying for housing & meals etc., so those students who wish to pay extra dont have to balance work & school as a privilege.

[@neptunegirl3015]

Some people do it. I used to work a few jobs while I was homeless and my courses and payments got so expensive that I had to pause it after I got settled into my apartment. I would have almost been done if they were not so expensive I was also passing and unless you got people helping you good luck! swinging school or work on the street is not easy you really have to know people to fill those spots. They don't mind if you used to be homeless but if there currently homeless they might want to go with temp agency's to pay there school some will hire you if they feel like you can do the job but a lot of them are hesitant because you might lose sleep and not be able to have access to a shower every day.

[@swiftkarma4436]

I'm not going to lie. I have been through so much in my life (illness, deaths, damn near dying) I have overcome a lot from an early age. Education and learning was always my escape from the mad world around me. As long as I could have accessed the library and somewhere quiet to study I could make it. Some folks rise in the face of challenges and giving up is not in their DNA. Not minimizing anyone who could not persevere.

[@louniece1650]

The Administration should be ashamed. How embarrassing. 😬

[@mscardioqueen]

I, too, wanted to blame the Howard administration, but to hear that white politicians have been intentionally holding back funds from Howard is just as shameful.

[@louniece1650]

@@mscardioqueen Still embarrassing. I must admit that I wasn't aware of just how dumb I've been. I didn't know that HBCUs were so dependent on Whites. I guess it does make sense. I feel so stupid. I'm such a gullible idiot. 😔

[@esperar1]

Howard is such an elite university and everyone from the pope on down should invest in it. But other universities with similar endowments don't have these dorm problems. Howard has $700 million! This is unacceptable.

[@justxenaa5489]

Seriously

[@noorclean2915]

Probably that typical school is one of the money laundering scheme for the rich, and some corrupt managements pocketing their shares

[@noelleschilling8558]

No one understands what a mold allergy feels like unless they have it. It sucks because everyone tries to say there is no mold when there is obviously mold.

[@ajones3403]

True

[@orangeblossom5362]

I have it and it can feel like you're dying.

[@Shae_3]

Hate it and currently suffering from it. Hard for me to stay/live anywhere. It’s terrible what these young people are going through

[@findinglynn5128]

I was sick for 4 years from mold, never could breath, always coughing, always breaking out randomly worst shit ever

[@Shae_3]

@@findinglynn5128 How did you heal other than moving?

[@jimmytimmy3680]

$50,000 dollars to live in the streets. Only in America. Lol.

[@shannonjohnson4314]

@Aggressive Asian Face your point is?

[@Must_beniceluv]

@Aggressive Asian Face that's actually who they're blaming. That's the point

[@Must_beniceluv]

@Aggressive Asian Face the situation is messed up enough for these young ppl that are simply trying to get an education and you want to make fun of it SMH

[@Must_beniceluv]

@Aggressive Asian Face but the video shows BLACK ppl coming together to actually help them however they can. Why didn't you speak on that?

[@rotyler2177]

@Aggressive Asian Face Racism. Still very much alive in 2022.

[@ashiokerebanos2700]

When the president said “from a customer service point of view” I was done. It shows you how the administration sees its students 🤦🏼💀

[@rainnmoon114]

Hospitals see them the same way. Patients/students= customers.

[@good-tn9sr]

Why we need regulation

[@toussantlbisso]

Ahmen ! So Sad

[@toussantlbisso]

@@rainnmoon114 ama is ONLY a business ! That's why Dr Sebi is gone !

[@truehappiness4U]

That’s capitalism for ya, money is most important for these universities and hospitals to keep the economy going. They don’t care if you are educated, the more dumb you are the more easily you are to be manipulated by politicians as you have lack of knowledge(so you would believe the politician his words immediately instead of doing your own professional research). Logic, greediness has existed for a long time and the citizens are victims while the rich get richer.

[@mrredd8439]

My daughter was going there...MY WIFE AND I TOOK HER OUT OF THERE IN DECEMBER! The conditions were AWFUL. This barely even shows what students have to endure. This isnt just about an endowment issue; look at what the salaries of the professors! DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO HOWARD!!!!

[@MT-qq6id]

My thoughts exactly. More money isn't the answer if you don't fix the possible corruption occurring within the administration. Where did the money go?

[@dariann1661]

Exactly!! Everything can’t be blamed on white people, these universities get money , where is it ??

[@BlkOnyx0508]

@@dariann1661 All top notch HBCU's are named after well known white people. Howard is named after General Howard. Look up what he was famous for. Spellman is Rockafeller's mother. I won't go further but you can look up the rest. They have the funds. Administration is the problem also

[@difencrosby]

I’m Canadian with ancestors that have graduated from Howard. My son expressed interest in attending Howard and they even offered him a discount because our family connection to the university but he will not attend Howard as of now.

[@FormigaFit]

You even changed your first name to Howard you were so excited.

[@thecalmwayhome8483]

Howard should be ashamed of themselves. 2 billion dollars is more than enough money to clean up mold. Absolutely trifling. Good job students 🌱

[@theinvisibilitycloak]

Howard doesn't have the full 2 billion; they said that all HBCUs have a total 2 billion

[@nataliej8931]

@@theinvisibilitycloak they have 712 million they could’ve fixed this issue.

[@theinvisibilitycloak]

@@nataliej8931 thank you! yes I can agree with that

[@Junomaster2006]

The employees are blm though & you expect them to care for their own?

[@rhondae8222]

Most Black Colleges and Universities are like that. Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana and Tuskegee University Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama. It's all about the money. I'm Black, and I attended both of these Black Universities for a couple of semesters each, and then I moved on and finished at one of California's State Universities where I received a far better education. Just because you attend these Black Universities don't mean you will receive a good education. I wasted a lot of money at those Black Universities. I don't recommend anyone to attend them. It's all about the money. Furthermore, I personally wish all of the HBCUs closed down. Smh

[@NiceDemonQueen]

They have the right to protest. They should not live in those conditions.

[@rotyler2177]

Should sue them!

[@shenandoahshelton8115]

I don’t care what color you are, every student should have livable housing and be respected when it comes to there wishes, I’m honestly so inspired from these young adults. Stand strong no matter how hard the fight, stay and stand up!

[@Junomaster2006]

Blm are the administrators that don’t care of their own.

[@red2846]

Students PAYING for housing should absolutely not have to be dealing with MOLD and rats! Disgraceful.

[@AliAhmed-ve5xl]

Lol college is a scam Its a business institution

[@meaganangel97]

I’m not gonna lie, this is not a situation to blame the white man. I attend an HBCU currently for grad school and I can honestly say a lot of this has to do with administration not willing to comply to the needs of the students as well as keeping up with modern times. I’ll be honest to say at my own institution when students complain about things such as mold, there is a lack of urgency with some of the administrators and even a bit of mockery. The reality is we a lot of times don’t even care for our own 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Actually it's not giving the same kind of government funding like nyu Columbia and other universities.

[@9.sugarandspice]

@@kaleahcollins4567 50k+ per student and it's the government fault?

[@TheSublimeLifestyle]

@@9.sugarandspice Yes. Because an adjacent PWI charging the same amount will have significantly MORE funding from federal, state, and alumni donations. That’s facts. On top of that, HBCUs have had to sell off pieces of their land to private corps to remain competitive in grant processes. This infrastructure issue is literally an issue regarding a private corp.

[@meaganangel97]

@@TheSublimeLifestyle Key word is alumni donors. I know for a fact that the alumni from my HBCU do not want to give because when they do give, their money goes to irrelevant things that do not benefit the students like building statues instead of updating resources on campus students can benefit from. On top of that my school received 40 million from a billionaires ex wife as well as having a 300 million dollar endowment. Trust me, the people who run at least my school have the money to do so. They just care about their titles more than implanting action…

[@pinkpetal7601]

Your message should be highlighted! Well said!

[@triple_gem_shining]

How is it legal for them to have mold and not address it???

[@v.g7279]

That's what I'm saying!!!!!!! Some of this doesnt make any sense.

[@siantelove]

That's what I'm wondering? Do they not realize mold is a MAJOR liability, which can cause all kinds of lifetime issues (respiratory issues, digestive issue, etc) including death smh.

[@aries7429]

Each student should've taken turns calling the health dept once a day to file a complaint, take names, dates & times. After so many calls & you run back the list of facts, they usually break. We banned together to do this with a slumlord once. Last stop,was the local news. All of a sudden.....results👌🏽

[@johnsmith2115]

Imagine paying the same room & board for an apartment lease. A tenant would have the rights to sue for unlivable conditions. Damn shame that students can't get their dorms fixed up to be safe, let alone livable

[@Khaab00]

It definitely begs the question, how many other universities are providing similar conditions to their students? I doubt that Howard University is the only university charging for room and board on par with a third-world country.

[@3mar00ss6]

bruh I literally live in Egypt and this shit is legit worse lmao

[@lightseeker2564]

I'm from a third world country. The dorms cost less than 200 bucks a month and they're as good if not better than most homes.

[@arhamvlogs8641]

I lived in a third world country hostel. It cost 6dollars a year.

[@lightseeker2564]

@@arhamvlogs8641 Whoa where and which country?

[@arhamvlogs8641]

Bangladesh. Its government funded though. Private hostels are cheap too tho. Cost 80-120USD monthly.

[@ali_g79]

Board members, alumni and administrators should really be ashamed and held accountable. A full audit of funds should be conducted. Renovations are a must!

[@lynetterice8413]

No one should be living in conditions like that but I’ll be damned if I pay 50,000 a year for my child to live in those conditions!! WTH🤯🤯🤬

[@CPTZK11]

They capping cause that's like 4k a month, they can rent a fqin condo and a benz rental for that

[@terrancekayton007]

That money obviously goes into someeone else’s pockets and goes to no ones construction contracts. I wish I had the funds to donate to every single one of these young peoples educations. They all just want to live out their dreams, learn make their lives better and leave the world a better place tha. When they came to it…thieves in shiny shoes and tie clips, or wolves in sheep’s clothings, however you chose to look at it.

[@vanene4480]

@@terrancekayton007 I dont know if I would donate bc I'm sure the alumni does, somebody needs to go to jail

[@ShanaLawson]

That mother made me cry! She was supporting her daughter but you could see it hurt her to see her daughter like that.

[@aboogie797]

SUE THE INSTITUTION! 😡

[@astheemeraldfalls]

I went to IU Bloomington and they had several buildings with mold that students finally made a big enough deal about my Junior year. They ended up having to pay out to each student who had mold in their room. They also had to work with local apartment buildings and create temporary housing because of the issue. Indiana University had to pay over $7 million because of the mold in more than one dorm this school can too. Companies, schools, governments, etc need to stop acting like cannot be accountable. Give these students a refund and emergency housing unacceptable.

[@rg8162]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sucram1018]

Most of the time they can't be because all of the power is in their hands.

[@ThreaT650]

The fact that the school claims to have wanted to resolve this issue is insane. Did they honestly need to be told and protested against for that long in those conditions to realize it was an issue. People shouldn't need to tell you that unliveable conditions are unliveable.

[@mayabasquin]

Couldn’t watch this without crying. I commend these students for fighting for themselves. But they shouldn’t have to go through this in the first place. I admire this generation, they are so incredible.

[@mrod87]

Girl i thought it was just me. I graduated from Hampton university when Katrina happened and the conditions we endured were literally awful, and we protested and sent letters to our president and he threatened to kick us out of school….so we shut up. To see these kids fighting and WIN brings tears to my eyes too. I also live in DC and know how this whole thing unfolded, i see the kids sleeping outside, to know how this got resolved and the plan these students put together is so dope.

[@mollykate422]

howard should be ashamed, these students should be focused on studies not trying to survive.

[@terrancekayton007]

They are getting a masters degree in Social Justice, now, too.

[@difencrosby]

I’m Canadian, my grandfather is a Howard alumni, my son has expressed interest in attending Howard because of its historical significance in our family. He will not be attending Howard as of now.

[@AliAhmed-ve5xl]

Lol you travelled across the country to attend Howard

[@ginadelsasso288]

I don't understand why colleges need federal funding when tuition is as high as it is.... Where is all that money going? Who is miss managing that? Also.... I would much rather spend 50k a year to pay off a home for my kid = 200k after 4 years, than to waste that money on college, or for them to have a college experience. It is not worth it. A home that is paid off, will help them way more than a degree.

[@990805jl]

I agree tuition seems bonkers in the US (I’m in Canada where private schools and private loans are not a thing. Tuition costs are similar to US in-state). But for perspective (bit of a ramble), even if my parents would rather spend my ~$20k/year tuition+living money on property, they simply can’t. Because they don’t have that money, it came from student loans or my work. I remember my teacher telling me that rent where I was going was “too high” so she bought her daughter there a condo instead so the rent money could go towards a mortgage. She thought she was giving me good advice, but it simply wasn’t an option for me. (Thankfully I’m blessed to be in a high paying field, I can pay my loans off as soon as I graduate. College was 10000% worth it for me and my future, but it’s really unfortunate how it can be such a burden on many).

[@cougar2601]

Exactly! Community college and Online College is looking way better right now.

[@rickyayy]

Howard tuition went up its now around 60k the median average for private universities

[@Bohemiangoddess222]

This thinking 🙌🏽

[@colechapman6976]

Housing is incredibly important. It's not an issue that can be ignored since it impacts every student's lives. It's where you sleep, study, eat, and work, and it's shameful that Howard doesn't care about housing quality when that is such an important factor as to how successful students are. A good learning environment can literally be the difference between A's and B's or failing. If your dorm is constantly moldy, insect-ridden, and if your dorm is constantly suffering from leaking pipes, then a student's success rate plummets because they can't focus on their work and instead will focus on all the distracting and unhealthy problems. Housing, especially university housing, is a basic service that a university should be able to provide, especially for a university that charges 50,000 a year.

[@saltymangoparty]

College dorms are a joke. Yale and Harvard actually have rats too. The problem is regardless of how much money they get, investing on students living conditions is not their main priority. Let's hope this changes and colleges stop ripping us off.

[@pinklove798]

Yes I remember hearing about that! What a shame!

[@eternalangel666]

Facts

[@vanessalanessiiachannel9267]

They would change if everyone agreed on not going lol let's see how fast they change when they loose money

[@marthabenitez8887]

This is crazy! I can’t believe they do this stuff with all the money they charge. I would think they would want to be known as being great in every area. 😩

[@anais937]

its disgusting how these young adults pay 50 thousand dollars in tuition and cannot be provided a safe and clean place to live......they need to do something about this

[@angelaburress8586]

If this your definition of “Black Excellence “ then I absolutely see why these kids are in this predicament that they’re in🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️😤😤😡😡

[@karinec.2131]

This is where all the Kanye’s, Jay Z’s and Beyoncé’s need to invest their 💰💰

[@makiyaholmes3950]

The problem isnt that Howard isn’t getting funded. Its that whoever is in charge of where those funds go are spending it on things that aren’t beneficial to the students. Howard gets hella donations each year by famous alumni but year after year the standards of the school are still unsatisfactory. Faculty is spending that money on themselves or the sports teams.

[@macewbee]

@@makiyaholmes3950 I agree with you I remember a few years back a guy was stealing money from them.

[@tofu_golem]

Are you implying that black celebrities don't give money to things like me this? Of course you are. You're kind always does, don't you?

[@VOLCAL]

THEY FOUND A WAY TO BLAME WHT PEOPLE FOR THIS....THE GAUL...

[@ScreamTatumRiley]

@@VOLCAL if the shoe fits

[@lynnharris9454]

This just made me mad! Either way they're still receiving tens of thousands of dollars for each student to attend, so where is it going? They need to be investigated for more than one reason.

[@soupafleye]

exactly. complete corruption going on. so janky and embarrassing

[@rcenal6995]

It's going where it shouldn't be going that's for sure This video shows us that Investigate hell yes And kick them out and replace the school with new leadership so these students going to college can be successful people

[@salentino]

With all that money the education in the USA costs, you would expect to get something decent out of it. With all that money you can start over in a different country, get free healthcare, education and much more.

[@BigHenFor]

HBCUs have been subject to chronic underfunding from the states where they are located. In one particular case, the state should have funded half the funding granted since it was created and the amount due is millions and millions of dollars, and the lawmakers just shrug their shoulders. And the White Colleges got their money.

[@salentino]

@@BigHenFor another reason to leave a country like that

[@kayhumph9109]

Chile this a scam america scamming

[@yolandaosborne1848]

That's a damn shame, there definitely needs to be an internal audit. All that money they receiving is ridiculous for those students to be housed under those conditions.

[@muhammadmehdi6937]

A True Face of American Educational System.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

I'm actually mind blown this would happen at such a well known prestigious university.

[@justchecking2046]

Girl it’s a historically black school, why would you think they have funding? This country isn’t built to help black people.

[@irresponsibleparent3]

@@justchecking2046 always playing victim when black folks don't even help their own! Why expect another group to do for you without lifting a finger yourself?!

[@ManicMaidenASMR]

@@irresponsibleparent3 shut up lol

[@lalanaturale]

@@irresponsibleparent3 you clue less there are literal laws stopping them from getting funding

[@irresponsibleparent3]

@@lalanaturale name the laws then...

[@DorianParpari]

People at Lincoln University should do the same. I was there for 1.5 semesters years ago and disappointed in the quality they offered, especially at the high tuition they charged me. Rolled up and it looked so rinky dink. I ended up transferring to an in state research University that was pretty much 90% white and had much better facilities. I enjoyed my educational experience at Lincoln but the condition of the dorms and other buildings could have been MUCH better.

[@Whatever-mx3bt]

it does seem like a case of racism, hm? Because these are all black students they show here... that's so awful!

[@Naturefan354]

@@Whatever-mx3bt I’m sorry I don’t believe the racist narrative they’re trying to spin here. To me it sounds like the school administration or someone high up is responsible for misappropriating school funds instead of using the funds towards the students like they’re supposed too.

[@Whatever-mx3bt]

@@Naturefan354 sure, but moreso someone up top is being racist to that community likely, it all trickles down through the influences from the top. Of course people are going a little too far with claiming all white people are racist. If anything it's always somewhere up the line they hire people just like them that affects others.

[@cougar2601]

@@Naturefan354 even tho there's proof of white politicians blocking funding to black colleges. That's racism!

[@Naturefan354]

@@cougar2601 Yes but is that the case with this institution?. Plus how much do you want to bet that those same politicians blocking funding to block colleges, Are also find reasons to block funding to predominantly white colleges. They do it because they are corrupt and greedy not because they are being racist, which they may be racist? But that’s not their motivation behind it.

[@Joeyblondewolf2]

You know that college has the funds to get new build dorms too!! 😡 And mold is no damn joke. I know someone who has lung issues and many health conditions after they experience it

[@whispermcgaughy7251]

I wish I could say I'm surprised..🙄 I'm proud of them for standing their ground but they shouldn't have had to sleep on the ground to do that..Where was the city or state,to at least ensure they had essentials and food..? Agreeing to demands is a far cry from actually putting in the work and not simply painting over the mold and fixing a leaky pipe here and there..Those facilities need to be gutted and rebuilt,there needs to be refunds given for every student affected and some allowances should be made for them,for the time spent without adequate housing..This is an embarrassment! 🤬

[@peace.404]

I’m so proud of this black excellence! It is shameful that students were treated this way. Keep going. This is what celebrities need to have on their platform, not their stupid shoes and berkin bags.

[@angelaburress8586]

If this your definition of “Black Excellence “ then I absolutely see why these kids are in this predicament that they’re in🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️😤😤😡😡

[@lexis4490]

This is painfully embarrassing.

[@siesieronda1179]

This really made me cry 🥺😢 I was in college while I was homeless. It was extremely hard for me. These kids parents pay way too much money for them to be living like this on an college campus. It was very unsafe and I’m so happy they received victory and pray they win til the end. This is where the celebrities and wealthy people need to be investing. ❤️

[@nioxa5421]

If everyone in dorms transferred and the school started losing money... I’m sure things would change.

[@DejaunWright]

I was and am for this protest, as a student at Morehouse, who experienced both similar dorming conditions and the subsequent protest that took place here in support of Howard.

[@markbrown5117]

Are the students to get a refund on their apartment cost for the semester?

[@tammyg8659]

As an alumni. These conditions is why I haven’t given my alma mater donations, I don’t trust them to properly allocate money to benefit the students. Unfortunately this is a culture at Howard and I’m so proud of these students for standing together. I pray that things change I love my school but admin has to do better.

[@nicedee2009]

It just goes to show how brainwashed we are as a people to buy into the foolishness of going into debt and paying money to live like this instead of using that same energy to create and grow our own businesses.

[@qwerty9714]

Lol not everyone wants to be a business owner, like vast majority of people just want to work regular jobs with stable pay, its the capitalized college system that needs to changed, this should be affordable to everyone, but schools are only interested in making money, no student should have to worry about debt Youre brainwashed if you think everyone should just start their own business, because even that is a gamble when you have all these mega big corporations controlling like 90% of the economy, most people dont want the extra responsibility of running businesses, so how is that even a solution

[@dariann1661]

Everyone can’t be an entrepreneur. That’s not a solution.

[@legallybored8876]

@@qwerty9714 yea but at the same time you could also pay 15-20K instead of 50k to go to a quality community college. And then just use your extra money to live on your own in a nice apartment.

[@estifanosberta-samuel2570]

As an alumni I refuse to believe that the university is not receiving enough in donations and government subsidies to address any such issue. However, I do believe that there is apparent misappropriation of said funds. This is ridiculous and embarrassing

[@Lala-wu9gn]

I HATE when something like this happens like if they are paying that much for a dorm they should NOT HAVE MUSHROOMS GROWING IN THE BATHROOM WHERE THEY GET CLEAN THAT IS INSANE

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

This is unbelievable. People have excuses. Things should be fixed immediately. Students shouldn’t have to protest.

[@HeavenlySunset24]

Ridiculous. I'm glad the students are standing up for themselves.

[@seversley831]

My daughter goes to Xavier University in New Orleans and the dorms aren't the greatest either. I was thinking the top HBCU's had better living conditions but I was so wrong.. it's sad

[@lovelydae7455]

Right my sister went there last year

[@lalanaturale]

They don’t have the money for it no funding

[@superheromind]

How is Harvard getting 40 billion from us who pay taxes but Howard is like this wow

[@unitybrown7137]

This is absolutely beyond inhumane!!!! But yet the college still takes money for classes & charged for dorms!!!!!!!!

[@Carolinas_SweetTea]

I had no idea this was happening.... This shouldn't even be allowed to be happening! This brought a few tears to my eyes. Here we have students trying to learn and paying to learn in these horrific conditions! Just to know y'all had to fight and protest for safe living conditions is just eye opening! Had this been a all white institution.... This would've been a lawsuit times 5000.

[@wownewstome6123]

"Had this been a all white institution.... This would've been a lawsuit times 5000." What? I saw no evidence that these students attempted to sue. What's to stop them? It sounds like you are race baiting.

[@MsBRIEBrie100]

Sadly this problems happens at all white institutions as well. Trust me I went to one . Even Yale and Howard have rats and mold smh!

[@wownewstome6123]

@@MsBRIEBrie100 Huh? The US doesn't have all white universities. In fact, some highly qualified applicants (many of them Asian) lost their spot in order to give more Blacks an opportunity. (Affirmative Action.)

[@MsBRIEBrie100]

@@wownewstome6123 I wasn’t talking to you, please take your ignorance elsewhere.

[@wownewstome6123]

@@MsBRIEBrie100 What US universities are all white, per your claim? Regarding your comment, "I wasn’t talking to you" - - this is an open forum, so anyone may reply to you.

[@coolbees3149]

“Customer service point of view” I hate how education is run like a business. 🙄

[@user-vg8ox3he1i]

I hated that too. Honestly, so many administrators have absolutely no imagination and no character. You go out there on day one and you sit in the rain if you have to and hear what has to be done. Then you take a crew to the dorms, along with whomever is supposed to maintain those buildings and you start demanding some gd answers. It's not hard, BUT you have to have the courage to do what's right. Honestly people get into these roles and they are so terrified of losing them that they just hide and send emails.

[@macewbee]

@@user-vg8ox3he1i agreed

[@macewbee]

Yea that's a messed up thing to say.

[@AryanSharma-zs8yl]

Education is a profitable business You can teach students shit , you'll get your salary and respect for being a teacher and students are the foolish ones who pay for shit education knowing they wouldn't get any jobs It's a profitable business

[@AryanSharma-zs8yl]

Education is a profitable business You can teach students shit , you'll get your salary and respect for being a teacher and students are the foolish ones who pay for shit education knowing they wouldn't get any jobs It's a profitable business

[@auntemmyd1604]

This goes on at a lot of colleges! I went to a super expensive college for a bit and it was similar with crazy tuition! It’s a a disgusting racket!

[@4evertrue830]

This is not what a University dorm should look like, this is a cesspit...

[@tremurder2743]

Wow! I’m so ashamed of administration for putting these fine young scholars in that situation for 34 days!! A very peaceful protest……and well deserved!!

[@charlesjones5451]

That's a DAMM Shame,with all the Black millionaires in sports and entertainment we have to beg the government for help,and the admn.at the school does not care because that make sure that they are paid very well

[@thanosave7112]

This is an example of a non-violent protest ! GREAT JOB 👏 YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN . EDUCATED BLACK MEN AND WOMEN DONT DESTROY THERE NEIGHBORHOODS AND USE VIOLENCE . I AM SO PROUD 🥲 OF YOU GUYS AND GIRLS . I HOPE THE COUNTRY TAKES NOTE !

[@keenyalindsey2652]

Any other building would have been condemned. They knew these BLACK students didnt have too much of a choise, so they let it happen. If these students didnt protest, this would have continued on for who knows how long. My daughter is in 11th. HBCU's are not making a good case as to why i should send her to any of them. This is disgusting and disturbing. 🤢

[@rjohnson]

You are absolutely right all those buildings should be condemned and renovated and the man that came in representing that University talking about when they're to fix it is nothing to be fixed those buildings needs to be condemned renovated totally especially the buildings with the mole you have to strip that down. Check into your State University's and Local city colleges because that's too much money to waste on a situation that bad.

[@Omar-kl3xp]

Tbh if people stop going there ,the university won’t have a choice but to rinnovate the place .

[@goudagalindo1790]

It’s not about race. It’s all about greed.

[@CPTZK11]

Man with the amount of damage and leaks it looks like the only thing to keep is the foundation! They gotta knock it clean!

[@kesha6974]

Glad I came across this video. This is one of the schools my daughter is looking into and I refuse to allow her to be treated like this. Students and parents need to protest and have Howard shut down until they meet all demands and actually fix majority to all problems before coming to this school. These babies shouldn’t have had to do this when the employees should step up. Disgusting, shameful, disheartening and much much more! Proud of all these babies for their courage, consistency and drive. Strong prayers to all of you. Much love 💜

[@willk8687]

This is appalling. These students who are paying good money are not really being treated like humans. Shame!

[@fxd8674]

We did that in 1996 at Savannah State much of the same conditions. We took shifts sitting/sleeping in the administration building, the professors supported us. I went to the campus years later and smiled at what those kids had afterward, I was happy to see the growth. I hope the conditions are good.

[@hawazin87]

It’s been like this since years. I have never lived in the dorm but almost all buildings are smelly and moldy. Not mentioning the floods that happened at least 4 times since 2017 !! I mean they have received millions of dollars in donations but the tuition kept rising and now we have to pay $2000 per semester for health insurance just to get tested for COVID 19 weekly? Also, everything goes slower at HU your paperwork and other stuff has to take double the time. Howard you need to do better.

[@hawazin87]

Oh! And I forgot to mention the Parking lots where we don’t properly have and they are too expensive even for the faculties, health care students have to pay hourly in DC street parking or pay around $10 in a parking lot per day that is located right in front of the school where the school is too stingy to own that parking lot and build it as a parking garage!!! Also, connecting a new brand research building into an old school pipes which causes it loose power with the whole school after the major flood in 2017. I mean everything at HU doesn’t make any sense. We should get at least a better school president he has been in the office for almost 8 years now.

[@Nijilove78]

everyone should have protested, got their money, withdrew to pursue a trade (we are in desperate need for skills), and the administration needs to be audited and investigated as wel as student housing be demolished (probably needs a fire to truly get rid of the mold in the buildings first), cleaned up, and reconstructed. This sounds a bit similar to what my sisters went through before they transferred to another university and just hearing about the campus and classes as well as visiting myself makes me thankful that lived close enough to stay home and not the dorms.

[@abby-a]

This is ridiculous and thats messed up that they pay that much money and this is the crap they have to deal with

[@samanthab1923]

That’s a disgrace. How do they get away with not taking care of these dorms?

[@noahorakwue2653]

I went to school at Hampton for a semester and if I had stayed I’d probably be doing the same thing.

[@macewbee]

Not me I feel sorry about that.

[@JohnT2088]

Why not rent outside of the university. How is a dorm much smaller and dirtier than a regular apartment but cost 3x more. Rent outside then ride a bike or drive to school...... $50k a year i would expect their living much much better than my university. Even without all the mold it still look subpar to a normal university dorm

[@lala_aishaa]

It is heartbreaking.

[@1from31]

all these young people are amazing for sticking up for their Dignity. i hate hearing my friends that go to uni/went to uni “just deal with it” and then fall in debt? Why give money to people who treat you less than them? GROSS! PROUD OF THESE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR BEING TOGETHER AND BEING STRONGER THAN SO MANY OTHERS 🥺💪

[@jadebrownbull4873]

American education is expensive. I mean why pursue an education here in the US when it costs money.

[@terrancekayton007]

Word….I’m going to Udemy

[@CarolynForney]

Congratulations to all of the prestigious , famous and wealthy Howard Alumni’s . Alumni’s have a responsibility to the school they brag on How embarrassing This makes Black people appear to be beggars and complainers . With the long list of financially powerful Alumni’s including our VP, K. Harris that place should be a shining jewel. My daughter graduated from NC A&T in May is already giving back . While waiting for the government to do their part you all have to tackle these issues for yourselves . Time for a new foundation to be formed , money is to be invested to make and keep the University wealthy .

[@AliAhmed-ve5xl]

They get tons of donations from black rich people Its just that the administration is using it for buying better houses and rides for themselves. The money doesn't come to the students

[@CarolynForney]

@@AliAhmed-ve5xl One would think that the administration would have enough sense to realize that the disrepair would become evident. By the way my son is also named Ali Ahmed .

[@imdurmac1]

As a graduate of an HBCU, funding is always a problem and it IS tied to race. The regents and fed gov expect HBCUs to do more with less while white colleges do less with more.

[@AliAhmed-ve5xl]

Lol Howard university has tons of rich blacks who donate

[@Gorgeousvixen1]

@@AliAhmed-ve5xl omggg thank you, it’s the black people who are higher ups at the school that are mismanaging the money!!!!

[@Omar-kl3xp]

How much money do u really need to fix those issues ? This issues are not even present in third world country university!,that’s literally my first time to see such bad dormitories,especially that they are paying 50k.

[@guesswho5370]

I’m so proud of these students!!!

[@Happy_life0000]

Don’t go to Howard University. Deal done!!!

[@shalizhang4093]

This type of living condition is unfathomable and unacceptable. It's good that action is being taken. Swift change loely angels. Great fighting spirit!

[@triple_gem_shining]

I'm very happy they are protesting it. Unacceptable!!

[@summertime11413]

Where is Oprah now? And Tyler Perry? They love showing off their money! Between them they could fully renovate every building on Campus.

[@geosco1165]

I went to Howard university Calmly waiting until it closes for good Needs to be burned down

[@missclairessa]

My entire BA cost $30,000 including a short study abroad term. Class of 2017. If we could afford new dorms, offices, and a museum on campus then I have a hard time believing that Howard is lacking funds. I know the reporter mentioned a lack of federal funding but COME ON!!

[@clar331]

Wow they should be ashamed smh, fix it ASAP

[@FreeMelanatedWoman]

So what AJ fails to report is the REASON WHY HBCU's receive less federal aid than other universities. I have worked in at least 2 financial aid offices and at least TWO HBCU's were involved in financial aid FRAUD...the people IN the financial aid offices would pocket the money for their own use instead of dispensing the federal aid to the students. NOT in the schools I worked in BTW...but working in financial aid gives you access to info not available to the general public. The sanctions against the HBCU's that limited financial aid to them were a result of fraud committed by employees in the financial aid offices of these HBCU's. WHY do we do this????

[@staceypalmer5863]

Can the millionaires please help these kids... Howard University... this is deplorable!

[@aboogie797]

I’m amazed at what ALL the US citizens are willing to put up with rather than PUT THEIR FOOT DOWN and say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! The rich are getting richer and now even the students are sleeping outside in tents! 😖😡 It’s a sad site for this present day. A day where people would rather choose complicity over fighting for their human, GOD given, earthly-rights. There is no hope for the future going FURTHER down this path. 😞

[@reet7060]

Crazy to get this notification. I’m already subscribed but I didn’t think y’all would talk about my alma mater.

[@jrisbak]

I love non violent civil disobedience protesting measures and having direct demands that can be implemented

[@Kevin.e.Turner]

So a non black American immigrant is the president of a historical black American university? Let that sink in for a moment.

[@adiaj9228]

What are you talking about? Yes, he’s an immigrant BUT he is a BLACK man. Don’t be divisive when it comes to the black community. Too much at stake in this country for that foolishness

[@ChristiansEndeavorMinistries]

Keep fighting for what you deserve. Very inspiring to see/hear. ✊🏽

[@JusdoinstuF]

wasn't the issue was that Howard was using a property management company to mange their housing and the company wasn't doing their job?

[@bunny_hop8862]

Good for you guys!! You go make a difference, the world needs more people like you guys !! 🥳🥳👏👏👏

[@future.mrs.ssenoga9246]

Yo!! I went to high school with Channing Hill. Graduated class of 2019. I'm very happy to see that she's going places in life. I wish her all the luck, she was and still is a remarkable person.

[@withoutanaddress2876]

It was sad seeing how flooded that room was. How is anybody supposed to focus on their education in those conditions?

[@lotto5742]

How come the BLM organization don't invest in these HBCUS from all the donations they receive?

[@bronzebomber814]

Federal should be giving them the same 40 billion they gove Harvard

[@ASHLEYSPEAKSS]

Similar situation at the HBCU I attended Virginia state university my freshman year they stuck us in a dorm that was supposed to be tore down. There was mold growing out of the vents and the bathrooms were horrible . They did close it tho my sophomore year I was somewhere else. But why let it get like that ? They should have building inspections every few months just to be sure the living conditions are good. HOWARD has had billions of dollars come through their hands on tuition alone there is no excuse . How are the students supposed to perform academically when they don't have a dry place to sleep ! they're probably sore, not getting enough sleep, some may even be going through mental health wise the effects of this is sad. They need a new president as well ! There's no way I'd let this happen!!!

[@GUESSMYZAIS]

What will become of our future generation/America if obtaining a respectable education is this big of challenge??? Combined with every other road block I’m sure these students had to overcome to make it thus far! What a damn shame! Stop failing our children!

[@RégentDeMarquis005]

Mainstream media never covered this cuz this my first time seeing it

[@starlight200816]

It shouldn't be normal to live it dorms. I never lived in dorms because my mom said they look like animal cages. I rented an apartment off campus but I understand in some areas this isn't possible for students. The university has to fix it now....like right now....they need more press pressure.

[@MONEYAINTATHANG100]

Complimented them then, since reminded, will compliment again now....have a GREAT rest of the year!

[@Mr20west]

Man I wish I was rich definitely would invest and watch these young people go out and do amazing things .Honestly this is so terrible .