Should you go to an HBCU?

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HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) have the prestigious honor of always being committed to the mission of educating everyone regardless of race, but Evelyn and Hallease both attended a PWI (Predominately White Institution) and didn't pledge Black Greek. In this episode, they discuss HBCU history and the myriad of reasons why prospective students consider attending them by touring Howard University. #HBCU #BackToSchool
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[@SayItLoudPBS]

CORRECTION: At 2:15 Fort Valley State University was not founded by the AMA.

[@adjbey]

Say It Loud my husband attended ft. Valley. Thanks for dropping knowledge.

[@AvaKEdits]

Say It Loud Proudly founded by former slaves. I love my #HBCU 💛💙

[@Justin-wd2vy]

I know quality over quantity is the goal but please put out more content. This channel is cool.

[@esifante7391]

Nor was Alabama State University

[@Trynatostayalive1234]

Mike Ken dang. I was African and I would really like to attend one??😕

[@Hawthorne_ash]

I currently attend a PWI and feel like I missed out on attending an HBCU. Unfortunately none of them had my specific major so here I am. However I am doing what I love, and opening doors for future African Americans (especially black women) in the marine sciences

[@nancyediagbonya6222]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@diva70smusic]

@@berkleythomas8556 You beat me to it! Go Pirates!

[@Hawthorne_ash]

@@berkleythomas8556 Thank you for the link! My major is in Ocean Engineering, but I will look into HamptonU for grad school since I plan to specialize in Underwater Acoustics

[@achicabawwow]

Me too. There wasn't an HBCU with my major at the time. It might be different now but if there was then it would have been an out of state tuition which no one could afford.

[@Hawthorne_ash]

@@achicabawwow I feel. If the school I currently attended didn't give me their highest scholarship (which reduced my out of state tuition to instate) I would not have gone and would've had to change my major since so few schools carry it (& all are out of state)

[@ImaniTolliver]

I’m an alum of Howard University. I love what my fellow Bison said. Build for the future - it’s what we were taught constantly. There are moments that can only be experienced at an HBCU. Walking into a building named after an African American luminary, seeing bronze statues in your image, knowing that you are welcome and wanted. The expectations from my professors were the highest that I have ever experienced. Ever. We were reminded that we were “the best and the brightest “ and that our biggest work was removing the colonist from our imaginations and to remember (read = re-member), reconnect with what was/is true: we are a brilliant and magnificent people. And that every success we experience is not about us personally, rather it is about those who are coming behind us. Building, always building for our people in the future. I suppose that’s Afro Futurism in its finest and most applicable form - seeing our people in the future, being brilliant, being of service to the world, and being free. Bison forever, Imani Tolliver

[@Chaneltoyou]

Hello fellow HU Alum! I agree with everything that you stated.

[@Ziggicam]

Hi fellow Bison!! Well-stated!! #HUYouKnow!! #BisonLove

[@ImaniTolliver]

Tiara Johnson Thank you sis!

[@ImaniTolliver]

Ziggicam Thank you so much!

[@tayannah]

Hey Bison Fam! You hit the nail right on the head with re-membering our truth. That is something that HU engrained into my DNA.

[@ahsokatano6361]

Me, a black brit, watching this vid: I dont even live in the same country and I feel like I'm missing something.

[@hallease]

😅😅😅

[@savvivixen8490]

Bring it up with local buddies and see what they think? Maybe lay groundwork for institutions of your own? Grab a strong voice to support your cause? Possible shires to stroll...

[@alexd7030]

Me too !!! I have the same feeling.

[@sassytela]

Same yo 😭

[@xiloa23]

@@savvivixen8490 yes!! It's so tiring see folks in the diaspora always piggybacking off African American culture while there continues to exist this notion that we don't even have one to begin with! (And don't get me wrong...love my diaspora!) I'm totally in support of Black Brits establishing their own institutions.

[@luvlilocs34]

HU!!! U KNOW!! I’m a Howard grad, my son attends Fisk, and my daughter will be a Spelman grad this year! Much love is given to our HBCU’s here in our house. However, my husband did his undergraduate at GWU (doctorate at Howard) and my oldest daughter did hers at UMD College Park.

[@leeshyeternally]

Nia Malika I just wanna say, I don’t know how old your avatar is, but you do NOT look old enough to have kids graduating from college! 😂 Gotta love that melanin!

[@luvlilocs34]

Leeshy BLESS YOUR HEART!!! 😜😜🥰😘 Thaaaaank youuu! I’m just 4 years older than that picture! 💪🏾

[@cinnamonstar808]

YES, yes education...we know... but your family's favorite marching band? famu or bcu, ncat? Who do you think is #1 in the country?

[@bandfam2304]

cinnamonstar808 in regards to legacy lol prolly FAMU LOL

[@cinnamonstar808]

@@bandfam2304 smartest in the class.🤗--SWAC---

[@NotYourMother11]

She just made a really great point about HBCUs needing to step up their game when it comes to admissions outreach. I hope some admission advisors are watching!

[@yvettea7253]

Sometimes it's an invitation thing.... when high schools are giving college fairs they do not invute/include HBCUs. Unfortunately.

[@bresopinkypinky7691]

@@yvettea7253 this is true

[@Youneedalex]

They’re requirements are also so low, like for Lincoln, you need a 2.2 gpa and a sat score of 900.

[@tanyabee4694]

Alex Lawson not true. As with most colleges it depends on where you go. Just because that’s the minimum requirement doesn’t mean you will get in

[@DajiaJoyce]

@@tanyabee4694 They didn't say you were going to get in all they did was state the requirements and gave one example...

[@nestasciamona3381]

I’m so proud when I heard his accent and saw his shirt #caribbean

[@iriemonmon]

Right! Hearing his accent made me instantly happy! 👏🏽 🇹🇹🇯🇲

[@Genuinepleather]

Isn't he taking spots from American blacks?

[@britneytheunicorn2832]

André r you mean, like the white people that attend to hbcu’s? Because those exist too.

[@mykal39]

Everybody wants to be Black but nobody wants to be Black... U needed the accent and a t-shirt to make u proud.😑😑😑, Black folks!!!!

[@carlaeyyy649]

@@Genuinepleather no because he is still black. If he decides to stay in the U.S no one is gonna treat him better for being Jamaican instead of African American. He still deserves that community

[@mkmgramirez]

I graduated from NCA&TSU. One of the reasons I went to a HBCU (outside of watching "A Different World") was because I was tired of being treated as an anomaly because of my intelligence. I originally wanted to go to Clark Atlanta but my family did not have the funds but got a full scholarship to A&T. I loved my experience there. One of the takeaways is being able to determine when I'm facing racism versus some other form of discrimination. When you are at a HBCU, you still face separation (ex. being a northerner versus a southerner; athlete versus non-athlete; rich versus not, etc.) but I also got exposure to black excellence that was either downplayed or ignored at the predominantly white high school and middle schools I went to. I donate to my alum when I can and I want my son to go to Morehouse.

[@mooalim]

mkmgramirez Aggie pride 💙💛

[@kaylanwinters48]

mkmgramirez AGGIE PRIDE!!!

[@iz606]

AGGIE PRIDE 💙💛💙💛💙

[@anastasiam8610]

Aggie Pride 💛💙

[@williamkelly2514]

#AggiePride!!!

[@PochamaRex]

As someone from DC who lives near Howard, and watches/listens to WHUT and WHUR, I feel so seen right now. I attend an out of state PWI myself (couldn’t afford most of the schools in the city) but I’m glad that a piece of my hometown is featured in the series! There’s so much black history and culture to be found in DC and I hope y’all get a chance to come back

[@BFDT-4]

Attending an HBCU? YES! Attend a GOOD one. Do your research, find sponsors, mentors, and those who can help you network, be a star, and by golly do your ever-loving best! Then contribute back to that and other HBCUs in any way you can, by paying it forward!

[@alisonhilaire4170]

No HBCU in France so I'm just here for the culture and the high sense of community!

[@cameronmen]

alison hilaire ugh j veux aller à l’grand ećole en france j’etudié l’francais pour 4 ans et i hate america !

[@alexn.2901]

here like in watching the video or here like I'm in a HBCU???

[@fifipierre8663]

C est vrai ... mais peut on vraiment comparer la France aux USA concernant ce point là ? J' en doute...

[@ataa69120]

Moi aussi je suis francaise , France is so boring, l can't wait to apply for my masters in the USA so I could have a sense of community and pride

[@jaleyj]

Ataa Maria girl the US is so chaotic. Good luck

[@eliscanfield3913]

Very interesting, as always. I'm so glad for this show; it really helps me understand African American culture without annoying my black neighbors, teammates, and coworkers with stupid questions.

[@michelea2326]

Aaaask usssss the questions.. for me at least, I'd rather have people ask me questions than make assumptions. Plus we all have different experiences...I went to predominantly white schools all my life so my experiences are different than my black friends that went to a HBCU. It's interesting how our stores are different and the same. Loyola Marymount Lions!!! (Sorry!!! I loved my college life!)

[@tayannah]

Every great discovery started with curiosity. Asking questions is literally how we learn. Sitting back and being silent is how ignorance perpetuates generation after generation. These conversations, especially ones that promote understanding of BOTH sides, NEED to be had. If you don't feel comfortable asking people who you know personally, ask some of us here. I'm willing to answer a few if you're ready to for some answers. But like the sister below me said, our experience do vary. 1 Black voice is not THE Black voice.

[@justanotheryoutubecommente2]

@@tayannah Like op, I'm a white person who watches this channel to learn more about blackness. If you're offering your perspective on things, there's a question I've been thinking about and is something I can't really just Google. I'm a white woman, and sometimes when I'm trying to understand or empathize with a poc's perspective on a racial issue, I'll imagine it through the prism of how I experience sexism. For example, I've heard some minorities say that they don't want white people's guilt, they want change. I'll take that situation and imagine a man expressing guilt over his male privilege to me, and when viewed from that lense I can understand the sentiment of "your guilt isn't helpful to me." Or when someone talks about being the only non-white person in the room, I'll think back to the times I've been the only woman in the room. And so, my question is this: as a black woman who has likely experienced some forms of both racism and sexism in your life, in what ways are the two just not comparable? What racial issues can I as a white person simply never empathize with, even when I try to compare it to my own experiences of gendered injustice? Sorry if this comment was super long. I'd be happy to hear a black woman's thoughts on this, but please only answer if you want to.

[@acaciaj5378]

Hi! Thank you for writing all this up. I'm also a white woman like OP and the person you replied to, so this is helpful. I know you said Black women are often seen as masculine and it happens, but what about Black women also being sexualized by the same token? Young Black girls seem to be stereotyped as more sexual than their White girl age peers. What're your thoughts and--as a White woman, how can I help y'all Black women, as an ally?

[@shannonmorris8384]

Ask the questions! Just ask with some thought. Preface it with some kind of warning and don't assume their answer is a generalization of the whole culture

[@nicolepouchet2479]

Nice to hear that Trini accent!!! 🇹🇹

[@alexamcleod8414]

Lol so I went to Howard. I mainly chose to go because I went to a predominantly white high school and just really wanted to be around people who looked like me. I was starry eyed over the legacy and history of the school, it didn’t even realize that it may not have been the beat fit for me. Still, I went. But after my five years there I can fully agree with him that it’s not for everyone. There’s a well known phrase on campus & among alumni known as the Howard struggle. The difficulties with professors, financial aid, dorms and just general disorganization breaks a lot of students down and makes it difficult to focus on their actual studies. As a introverted & often anxious kid, I often found it difficult to stay afloat among so many of my peers who were very adamant and fearless. And that’s kinda the thing about the school is that it either builds you up or breaks you down. I’ve had plenty of friends who dropped out and many who succeeded after graduating, but all of them will tell you that the struggle is real. So my big advice for kids applying to major HBCUs like Howard, Hampton, Spelman & Morehouse is tru touring if you can, talk the the students you see on campus (NOT just your tour guide, and add some public universities like PVAMU, FAMU, Southern, etc on your list as well. But in all, I’m grateful for my experience and I made some of the most impactful relationships of my life while there, but like he said, do not let that legacy fool you because once you’re there, it’s a whole different ball game.

[@ImaniTolliver]

Alexa McLeod Truth! Also, the culture shock for me coming from LA was real. Another consideration is where the HBCU is located. DC in general was tough, but I found (and still have) an amazing community that I build off of Howard’s campus. Being able to be a fellow at the Folder Shakespeare Library, work for the Office of the President, being so close to NY (and my family in PA and NJ) were experiences that I couldn’t have had anywhere else. I hear you too about being anxious - imagine trying to come out in the early 90s at HU.

[@ronkeadejare]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I come from the same background as you (PWI HS) & I'm considering Howard but I don't know how I'd fit there. Also my aunt went to Howard (a while ago) and listed the same problems about it you had. I probably will still apply but we'll see how that goes. All these comments are great and have really helped me with my college search!

[@alexamcleod8414]

Ronke Adejare yay I’m glad to hear it!!! I will say that even though it was kind of nerve wracking for me to speak up a lot, once you make those bonds with your professors, they’ve got your back. They check for you & want to see you succeed. I just don’t know if I would’ve had that at a pwi. And the friendships you’ll be able to make will last a lifetimeeeeeeeee. So keep your options open & weigh out where might be a great place for you based on your major!

[@derricklanders7260]

@@alexamcleod8414 I hate when people say "Oh, I don't know if the Professor's at a PWI would've have pushed for my success like they did at blah blah blah..."HOGWASH! Why wouldn't they want you to succeed? At worst with the big classrooms at the major Institutions the Prof's may be indifferent because the full Prof's not only teach, but tend to work in their fields...so they become indifferent due to time and workload - doesn't mean they don't want you to succeed! If you didn't go to a "PWI" please don't make statements like that! I attended Penn State (they don't come too much bigger) and I had great Professor's...smh.

[@tanyabee4694]

Although I believe it’s your truth. There is something’s you’ve said that are disturbing. A great part of going to a HBCU IS the legacy. The struggle that HBCUS face IS the face of the black struggle. Sadly, SOME Black people don’t get this social construct because they haven’t personally experienced any issues. How can you truly identify if your experience is comparing your black experience to your white one? Pause-- Understand our HBCUs were NOT in hoods and ghettoes initially..... Now, gentrification is happening around said institutions but no one really asks or wants to know why. Why do you really think HBCUS are underfunded? And Howard has one of the biggest endowments yet your facilities aren’t as good as Alabama A&M. You really missed the mark with this.

[@rwilks5733]

Did HBCU for undergrad (Arkansas - Pine Bluff) and PWI for grad school (University of Virginia). I enjoyed both, but the biggest reason I’d encourage people to attend an HBCU is representation. Every building on our campus is named in honor of a hero to black culture. That means something.

[@theconfidentnovice5789]

R Wilks I can forgive you for going to UVA. #GoHokies 😂😂😂

[@dramonmaster222]

HBCUs certainly do have a fascinating and legacy so I am glad they are still around.

[@kimwright6377]

Still needed! Yes,They’re still around don’t believe the hype.

[@nicmicken]

I went to a PWI (Auburn) for my B.S. and an HBCU (Alabama A&M) for my M.S. There's pros and cons to both but I feel like the HBCU helped me to become better equipped for the real world.

[@southerndivamag]

To your last statement, many parents who have reservations about sending their kids to an HBCU think the opposite. They think being around a high number of black people will not prepare them for the real world, but it is the opposite. I had professors tell us from day one they will ride us hard because they know how we will be viewed when we graduate and they wanted to prepare us.

[@nicmicken]

@@southerndivamag Exactly. I felt like my AAMU professors cared more about my future than getting paid. Plus the majority of my professors there weren't even black.

[@southerndivamag]

@@nicmicken I had a good mix of professors of color. I had one black American professor and she was a woman. The others were either Indian or African men.

[@artchick07]

Majority of my professors were immigrants. I felt like my Middle Eastern, Hispanic and Asian pushed me as much as my black professors. My white major professors pushed me hard and made sure I met other black scientist. It's all about having good mentors.

[@derricklanders7260]

@@southerndivamag How you will be viewed? Is it because your Degree is from an HBCU or because they're still stuck in the 60's time warp? This is some of the brainwashing that I can't stand about HBCU's...it's not enough to foster the pride in students, they take it to a whole other level and statrt to impart their sometimes outdated views of society into these kids! I must admit, so of the most obnoxious pro-black people that I have met were from HBCU's!

[@elizabarry4]

I'm white so I never considered attending an HBCU but my favorite teacher (tied for first with another teacher) went to Howard. I remember looking it up and saw it was referred to as Black Harvard and I believe it because she was so awesome.

[@CharleneWithrow]

You do know that there are white students attending HBCUs? HBCU never discriminated against others

[@elizabarry4]

@@CharleneWithrow true! I didn't consider it as an 18 year old I think for some of the reasons they listed in the video. Kids don't know of every school out there. That said I don't think I would attend one today as a matter of respect for the space. I think it's a really great thing for African American/black/POC people to have spaces they can make their own. The school I went to (VCU) is very diverse anyway but I made my decision based on my major and proximity to home.

[@CharleneWithrow]

@@elizabarry4 be apart of the HBCU family, visit, take a tour, donate. HBCUs are part of US history as some where built and funded by brave white communities. You are already apart the HBCU storyline and just don't know it. Take pride in the good your community has contribute

[@littlegothgirl8869]

@@CharleneWithrow Eliza has great insight and makes a good point. It's great for African Americans to actually have a space for themselves in this society. I think it's important when it comes to culture and identity......but of course non black people are able to attend.

[@Kalaloo]

Never knew there was twitter competition based on whether people went to a PWi or an HBCU. Hey if you're able to get thru school then good for you period.

[@flashchrome640]

Right? I didn't even know this was a term.

[@busyrand]

This is why I avoid that part of Twitter and just use it for Tech Community Outreach. Beefing is such a turn off. Time to try something new.

[@lovelydae7455]

yes it's very dumb

[@Kyiaura]

Personally I think its just for fun😭 most of the debates between pwi and hbcu students are just sarcastic...I think see a black person get a college degree is to be celebrated regardless or the school

[@Kyiaura]

@@MissedBandwagon which is better?

[@hautehoneybee]

So I was exposed to HBCU through pre college programs but ultimately went to a PWI, which ended up working for me because I got really sick my freshman year. When I go back to speak to the high schoolers in my old pre college program I tell always tell them go where you can afford. I’m a strong advocate of taking advantage of states that offer free community college to incoming freshman especially if they don’t know what they want to do. because these loans are no joke. 😩 I got into all 3 of my top choice HBCU’s but even with scholarships and financial aid I couldn’t afford to go without financially screwing myself. Even now with just in state pwi loans it’s gonna be a struggle.

[@mon6745]

My afro canadian behind wished I could... but I was stuck here for university... love how the rep from Howard was a Trini 😍😆.

[@Jjj-qe9ph]

Mo n How when it wasn't trini ppl who paved the way? It was Black Americans. How dude became the spokesperson?🤔

[@miklaroche]

​@Al Person ...crickets lol..... lol i was tempted to respond earlier but i missed this one. I didn't realize how many Black Americans had problems with Caribbean born or African Students attending HBCU's or speaking on our experiences....In itself, is a topic that requires some conversation. Serious conversation and education..... Both of which im willing to help do!

[@sharonatw]

@Al Person you sound crazy as hell. So, our folk just sat here twidling their thumbs? None of the founders of HBCU'S nor the Divine 9 were Carribean or African Take 100 seats.

[@sharonatw]

@Al Person Malcom X was raised by his African American daddy after his Carribean mother died.

[@sharonatw]

@Al Person You are right his dad died 1st and his mom was placed in an insane aslyum. Either way his dad was ADOS or African American. He was raised in the United States by African American in African American neighborhoods. All FACTS.

[@chololate94]

HBCUs have educated not only Black Americans; they have educated a diaspora. From leaders of the Harlem Renaissance to the great minds of African independence movements (Kwame Nkrumah). These institutions are vested in education and advancement of black people. These institutions and the culture they cultivate are a great source of pride, something I believe is very important to have as a people continuing to struggle against systems of oppression worldwide. You must know you have value. An HBCU will reinforce your sense of your inherit value and provide you with people, connect you with a culture who can grow you in value. I am a proud alumna of Xavier University of Louisiana.

[@jnyerere]

Shout-out to Bowie State University in Maryland. Class of 2012.

[@terykahsims5743]

I chose Howard because I felt loved, respected, and at home before I even stepped foot on campus. Thank you for featuring the Mecca #HU21 💙❤️

[@tayannah]

HU has that effect on people 😉. Shine bright, Bison fam. #HU16 #BleedBlue

[@tylineburgos8879]

Shot out to HBCU's I went to Clark Atlanta

[@atlmprof1]

Fellow panther! I went there for an M.A.

[@naturalgurl96]

Ayy Panther Nation !!!

[@CourtneyzW0rld]

Ayyy the ILLUSTRIOUS!!!🐾

[@marlanasharpe3775]

AUC Love!! I went to Spelman 💙💙💙

[@CFBMcKinn4475]

I'm a proud Panther #CAU

[@novariche8459]

As far as black greek life is concerned, it’s not too late. They got grad chapters.

[@beautygiftedjowens]

Do tell...🧐

[@itsjustjhordan]

@@beautygiftedjowens its about who you know. For instance, I am a part of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. With our grad chapters you are invited to join by a member you know.

[@beautygiftedjowens]

ItsJustJhordan thanks for the info! Your hair is gorgeous by the way

[@itsjustjhordan]

jessicaowensmua thank you love!

[@alilrazzledazzle992]

@@beautygiftedjowens Not to sound negative, but you reeeeeally have to know someone to join grad chapters. When speaking to high school aged students, I always tell them, "IF you want to join a BGLO, then please put forth exceptional effort to join in undergrad."

[@Pragmaticdaydreams]

I’m going to be a XULA Chemistry grad May 2020! ❤️ my HBCU 🖤💛👩🏾‍🎓👩🏾‍🔬

[@kevinboone2178]

Xavier U (Louisiana) has world-class pre-health sciences programs, and is one of the top U.S. universities sending Black graduates to medical/dental/pharmacy schools. Good luck on your way to graduation -- and to your destiny....DR. ALEXIS DAY. Godspeed, sister woman.

[@Blackcricket100]

My dad was a XULA graduate. I wish he would've talked to me about his experience while I was growing up. At the moment I was looking to go to college I saw HBCU's/PWI's as just simply options.

[@289dancer]

Alexis Day the BEST! Proud XULA alumna class of 2007. The foundation I received there launched me into my 12 yr medical field and I felt so prepared. I have a successful worklife balance and love what I do with a sense to give back to my community and I owe it to Xavier University of Louisiana!!!! Www.xula.edu

[@arbeitmachtfries]

Why isn’t that channel bigger? PBS needs to put u on blast on after Sesame Street.

[@arenee656]

I loved my time at my HBCU, Florida A&M University. Both me and my little sister graduated from there. My twin graduated from Florida Memorial University, and our mother went to Tuskegee for undergrad. Since Tuskegee homecoming was a norm for us, we couldn’t wait to have our own HBCU experience.

[@arenee656]

Oh yeah, GO RATTLERS! 🐍 & oo-oop to my sorors! 🐘

[@chi-nwa5582]

Go Rattlers!!🐍🐍🐍

[@azuldreams989]

🐍 🐍

[@bck12034]

🐍❤🐍❤🐍❤

[@truediva18]

I thought about going to a HBCU, but after a long thought process, I didn't go. I graduated from a PWI with strong education and social science programs. I graduated a semester early. I love that I went there. I didn't join a sorority while in college. I tried to pledge AKA, but I felt so much negativity from the ladies. I ended up joining a non-collegiate sorority long after graduation. I don't regret my choices.

[@Niabiafoefia]

Hampton University 2019 Alumna💙⚓️

[@NeeshaShakeera]

Nia Imani I love my HIU (y’all still chant that? Lol class of 2006)

[@tinaoliver7836]

Aaaaayyyeee I see y’all! Class of 2014 ⚓️💙

[@monaymarie2]

Hello fellow Pirates. Class of 2019

[@alwaysme_t]

Wow nice to see your comment on here! I love watching your videos.

[@alancannon2879]

Class of '94. Onyx.

[@heyheyhey40]

I miss Azie. But this channel is still serving exceptional videos and information. They haven’t skipped a beat. Keep up the good work ladies!

[@bookaholicblue2169]

Graduate of Xavier University College of Pharmacy in New Orleans ⚜. Most professors I had were accessible and friendly ( I had a LOT of questions lol) and a few became mentors.

[@turtluv419]

This was a great video! I went to Howard for a semester and found that it wasn't for me. Each HBCU has its own campus culture and I wish I would have tried another HBCU rather than transfer to an art school. Although I ultimately enjoyed my college experience, I will say that sometimes it's difficult to find an HBCU with your preferred major which I feel like we as a community should work to improve across the board.

[@ildi2023]

As a Canadian watching this... it’s all new and re-establishes how different our educational systems are. I did not know most things you spoke of..🤷🏽‍♀️very cool info!!

[@NeeshaShakeera]

I chose to go to Hampton University (The REAL HU lol I kid I kid) because I wanted to be surrounded by more people who looked like me but also who could teach me some things that I did not already know. It really drilled down that although we are all of the diaspora, we were not all the same. Love this series.

[@nlfthe3rd]

Onyx III here!!

[@Evelynfromtheinternets]

Many thanks to our friends at WHUT! And thanks to all of Y'ALL for commenting and leaving valuable advice for people deciding on their future university!

[@iz606]

I graduated from the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University in 2017! AGGIE PRIDE 💙💛I love my HBCU and appreciate all other HBCU’s because of what they stand for. You can not get that kind of EXPERIENCE and EMPOWERMENT anywhere else. Black excellence and black love at its finest!

[@AyoLegoo]

Yes! Florida A&M University 🐍

[@bck12034]

🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍❤❤❤❤

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

💛💙💛💙SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE ALUMNI (Baton Rouge) Alumni !! Im a Professor at SU Now since 2014!! (Edit )SU New Orleans,(SUNO), SU Shreveport & SU Law School!!💛💙💛💙

[@Jjj-qe9ph]

Angelic TroubleMaker HUH BRUH! 💙💛 GO JAGS! Always reppin for da boot

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

@@Jjj-qe9ph 💯😂😂 The Huh Bruh.. said it all...that's definitely a BOOT Phrase!!💜💛💚 💙💛

[@Amberrechelle]

Angelic TroubleMaker my cousin go there too . My family is HBCU deep .. we don’t do the other ..

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

💛💙@@Amberrechelle YASSSS SIS!!! Im 3rd Generation Alumni at SU! So many of my relatives and friends parents met on the yard, graduated from the yard and were married after they completed college!! It is truly amazing the significance this University has had on the entire state and nation!💙💛

[@cristysteib8231]

#SU4LIFE

[@bhoward]

I believe that your college experience is what you make it. Whether that's an HBCU or PWI. I attended South Carolina State University (SCSU) and loved every minute of it🤗. Thank you for the video!

[@bizzybizzo1478]

Go Bulldogs

[@bhoward]

@@bizzybizzo1478 I'm so glad that I'm from SC State! Singing Glory Hallelujah! I'm from SC State!🤗

[@nontaliemorrow]

The WHUT brother was slammin! He really laid it out there.

[@hallease]

Yes, Mikael was such a pleasure to work with 😎

[@miklaroche]

Hallease I’m happy to have taken the crew around!!!!

[@assesinbattle6635]

@@miklaroche You're brilliant!

[@fredrika27]

@@miklaroche Thank you for stating that a HBCUS may not be for everyone. For example, I have several friends who attended HBC in Texas only to return to Indiana because of the cultural shock. At this time in the 80s, my girlfriends were told by their black and brown sisters that they a) sounded too white, b) acted white, c) dressed white (whatever that means) and d) thought themselves better than others because of their manners. They were either too light or too dark for certain sororities despite being legacies! We also have to make the distinction between academically challenging and poor performing HB uni. My friends attended an academically poor performing school which eventually closed due to recruitment problems. After two years, they returned to Indiana and graduated from Ball State University, having joined the sorority of their choice and studying with an additional year added on the major of their choice. Students should not only be aware of PWIs who have bad reputations, but also HBCUS as well! Like I said, students should chose where they want to go based on their own personal needs and understand what it means to graduate from each school. Likewise, one of my friends complained that after she graduated from a HBC and having gone to an all black high school, she was not prepared for the work world and found it difficult to get employment with a black owned business. The shock was tremendous i.e. dealing with white folks when one never had too!!! And no, I am not trying to slam or discredit HBC, rather explain the up and down side to both sides. Let's put it in Fresh Prince of Bell Air terms: Carlton should go to Harvard while Wil should go to Howard!!! Neither should have wound up at the community college!!! It's okay to be Carlton, because we need people like him to work within the majority community! Likewise, it's okay to be Wil because Wil will most likely work within the black and brown community! Therefore, it's a win-win situation for the black and brown communities because we have representation inside and outside the communities!

[@susiq1121]

My children will be attending a HBCU, setting up for them now 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@chowderismyboyfriend]

susiq1121 I thought I heard a Trinidadian accent! 😊

[@hostilityy]

why??

[@olly2027]

hostilityy why not?

[@annmariebusu9924]

susiq1121 I was looking for you in the comments. He was definitely representing 😁

[@nukeman444]

Good move. I wished I went to an HBCU.

[@leonardwilliams7798]

This was great and well documented. I am a three time graduate of a HBCU (NCA&T and AAMU) and PWI (Wake Forest University). I can personally attest to the value of a HBCU education and experience. It is because of NCA&T I continued on to graduate school (PhD and MBA). I met the love of my life at a HBCU (wife) and we have been stout advocates for HBCUs and higher education. Young man from Howard said it well, ' HBCU is not for everyone", but if you choose to go to a HBCU, it will be an experience you will never forget and you will develop live long friendships. Also, HOMECOMING.........I need to say no more! Chose you school carefully and enjoy your time on the campus.

[@shannaseigel4003]

Great video! I went to Howard for grad school and I loved seeing you walk around the campus! I now work in a predominantly white, predominately female field (where I am both of those) and the question of “where did you get your degree?” is a common one. I always struggle with the confused looks or the whispered “isn’t that the black school?” response. I wish I had a better way to explain exactly what you said about welcoming any student seeking education.

[@kenny8701]

I’m Cheyney University proud alum ,thanks so much for all the love I really appreciate it !

[@SteelCityMagnolia]

Great video ladies! The advice I would give is that going to an HBCU still definitely showed me diversity even though majority of the student body was Black. We literally had/have the entire diaspora on one campus at Norfolk State University. And many HBCU alumni can vouch for this for their campuses as well, I’m sure. I’ve made lifelong friends from all over the U.S., but also from different African countries, all over the Caribbean, Afro Latinx brothers and sisters...you name it. It definitely helped me gain a deeper appreciation for the spectrum of what it means to be Black.

[@berkleythomas8556]

Morehouse College '09. Find Unique ways to get save money. Early College in high school, going to a junior college and ROTC and college student pre-commissioning initiative for the Coast Guard are great ways to not have a whooping bill when you leave undergraduate school

[@Zarsla]

I went to an HBCU because I wanted to see & meet people like me. Not just in my major, but also people I hang with. In my major Computer Science, it's mainly white men, and while there are minorities there's not alot of black women. But when I went to an HBCU, just seeing the myriads of women in my major, made me feel like I can relax that I hadn't before. Not to mention it gave me a real, boost that I wasn't alone, and I have other friends, that we can back channel about how to deal with what in our job field. On top of that I can have issues/problems like with the work and not worry that I'm being judged for not doing well. Or I can badmouth the teacher with my classmates, and pretty much assume that we dislike this person as a teacher, not because if their race/gender. On the other hand going to HBCU let me meet people who look like me with the same interests as me. I went to CC, majority white before I transferred and I was the only black women in a group of 50 - 100, it's isolating and hard to describe unless you've been there. The feeling and thought that your the only one, and yet known that there are others out there and you can never meet them is hard. I thank god, that with my limited mobility that my HBCU is where I went to CC at and where I live. And yes the PWI, is here as well, there "across the tracks" from us literally (like there's train tracks that sepreate the schools). I'm glad I go to an HBCU. For me, it was about the people and atmosphere, a feeling that I may not get in the coming years as I go out and graduate. And I know that there be some who see this a just don't get it, but I can't explain what it's like to be only person in the room whose something and just the loneliness of it all, not even the microaggressions. (Those will get to you, they'll make you angry and/or hurt) but it's loneliness that eats at you. That tears at your mental health, that becomes a problem. Not to mention, that for me, HBCU was cheaper, by about 200 - 300 dollars.

[@yannaboo2000]

I’m a current Junior Acting major at Howard. I’m so mad that I missed you guys!!! I chose an HBCU not only because it ran in my family, but because the HBCU I chose is notorious for having successful actors. I don’t regret my choice at all! Although the Mecca has many problems, I don’t think I would be happy at any other university.

[@its1031]

Clark Altanta University Alum here!! Shout out to the Atlanta University Center and all HBCUs! ❤️

[@mayaa1125]

My mom attended two HBCUs, Virginia State University for undergrad and Howard University for grad school. She absolutely loved them and they helped shape who she is today. I just graduated from Northwestern University, an out-of-state PWI, and although I missed out on some cultural and community aspects that only an HBCU could provide I feel like I definitely made the right choice for me. Everybody is different, go to the place that makes you excited to learn and grow!

[@laurenp9692]

This was an awesome discussion! I actually was afforded the opportunity to attend an HBCU (NCA&T-Aggie Pride :) as well as a PWI (NC State) for my freshman/sophomore and junior/senior years respectively. I appreciate the experiences from both sides of the coin for different reasons. As most of my grade school education was completed with individuals who were much like myself (read: highly melanated and educated) it was a pleasure to transition into my higher education years without the culture shock that would eventually come from attending a PWI. With my PWI experience, while there were plenty of opportunities to connect and engage with students like myself, there was also an underlying sense of "not being good enough/not belonging" which in a way enhanced my overall experience of transitioning into a WORLD that can sometimes feel that way. I guess in a nutshell, my HBCU experience kept me connected to my "essence/people/roots" and my PWI experience prepared me for life; understanding that sometimes a seat will not be prepared for you at the table and you definitely have to create/make your own.

[@gaillewis5472]

My father and nephew went to Lincoln University. Growing up in a black neighborhood, I felt like I was coddled and sheltered from the social impact of whites. I went to Rutgers and it was culture shock. It prepared me for every work space I ever entered. The marginalization and tokenism reflected my future career environment. I still wonder if I made the right decision.

[@heyheyhey40]

I didn’t go to an HBCU. But I LOVED to school that I did attend. I studied music as a vocal major, but I always wondered how different my study would’ve been with professors who specialize in POC voices.

[@beyondthesunpodcast]

I attended Tuskegee University. I *liter*al*ly just had a similar conversation last night with someone who also went to an HBCU! I am so excited about Say It Loud’s commentary because I believe this post is a great resource for the youngin’ . 😁 Social media wasn’t around when I went and I had to rely on people’s stories like a game of telephone to formulate an idea of what my experience would be. My rationale for choosing TU was my aspiration for becoming a Veterinarian, and I wanted to attend both undergrad and Vet school on one campus. 🗣TU! 🙌🏾

[@CorettaJG]

U Know! ❤💛

[@useyourwords3286]

U know!!!! ❤🧡❤🧡❤

[@Supatu]

I was accepted to HU back in the day (1996) but had no outside funding I could not attend. As a 41 y/o woman when I reflect, advising my children, going to a university and pledging a sorority was the dream.... fast forward as I'm working in finishing my degree when I see rush week on campus, or see people who look like me and line in their Greek letters, I'm so excited for those young'uns! I would say go, And try. Reach out on social media to these HBCUs about representation at your local schools and maybe find creative ways to get out and see them. And if your at a pwi, get involved or spearhead representation. You could be the trailblazer that Say It Loud talks about in the coming years! The history is awesome , the legacy...lasting; But as our brother said, Building on the future is what's most important. What will you add to the HBCUs story?

[@riversonglovesthedr]

Grad chapter sis!

[@Supatu]

@@riversonglovesthedr thank you, I'm going to look into it! Also I love your user name! #Whovian

[@tiffanybass9133]

I go to a PWI and I love it!! HBCUs aren’t for everyone. People of color make up less then 5% at my school but we love our little HBCU. My major is Cyber Security and I have a full ride because of my background. Using my skin color to my benefit Ig. #blackataPWI

[@nancyediagbonya6222]

Yes!! Go, sis!

[@mlwilliams7959]

Good for you! There are over 100 HBCU's! Each one is different. Most people don't realize that because only the ones with the most name recognition get talked about. Also most are in the South and if you come from other areas of the country, it can be an adjustment. I personally knew 2 students who only stayed for a semester because they couldn't handle the social dynamics.

[@thisistheday597]

Whoo, my step mom, sister, and brother went to a HBCU and I was always envious because I did not have the money to attend because most are private institutions. Only state school and community college for me! But I left school with no debt and a degree from a Big Ten College. My siblings, on the other hand, left our parents in over $100,000 in debt! I also felt they were sheltered from the "real world" because 99% of the student population was black. My brother had a hard time adjusting to his career/workplace after graduation because his entire staff was white. Not only that, he spent most of his four years partying and getting free passes in his course work because his professors wanted to ensure a high graduation percentage. It failed him. He now works a job for an hourly wage and refuses to start career that allows him to apply his degree because he is deathly afraid of being "found out" by his employer.

[@tiffanybass9133]

Talia Chanel I relate to everything you’re saying!! Those were concerns I had. I attend a high school where most students were black and I didn’t want to be sheltered when I went to college. I wanted to be uncomfortable and be able to adapt to different environments to prepare me for my career. And it’s sad that people even have to still worry about these things but that’s another topic. Lol

[@tiffanybass9133]

Attended*

[@Housewarmin]

I wanted to go to an HBCU, but I also wanted to major in Animation and be on colorguard. I got my tuition paid for by colorguard, and no HBCU had that for me. I don't regret my decision, but my PWI highly incorporates black culture into it.

[@candacen7779]

Just out of curiosity, what PWI did you attend?

[@elib.4786]

I went to an HBCU. No amount of words can transcribe or express the feeling of being surrounded and educated with my people. It literally felt like family and whenever you see one from another HBCU even if it’s not your own...it’s an unspeakable bond. Found one at work the other day and we’ve been looking out ever since. It’s a network

[@aanshi247]

I attend a PWI and I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. The main goal people go to college for is to get an education that will help you get a career. As long as we achieve that goal, wherever we go, we're good

[@Yolie-jk7ng]

True, but your network plays a large part in your career.

[@riyanafoster1862]

True🙌🏾

[@ebonih7138]

Yolie 1999 only building a network at your college is a mistake no matter where you are

[@BIGDADDYKNOWSBEST1011]

You are a loser, just start wearing a white hood you should fit in real good, sale out

[@HtineTEE]

True. But it’s 4 years where you get to be the majority. You have to live the rest of your life in PWI type of situations. The culture alone is soooo worth it.

[@SoundFieldPBS]

Thanks for the shout out!!!! Say It Loud is the best

[@tarren452]

Mikael is so spot on with his comment about choosing a place to study - I'm white and British so the PWI/HBCU debate is totally new to me, but I think his comments apply to anyone choosing a place to study (or work). You can't lean on the history of a place, you have to contribute and participate! 👏

[@miklaroche]

Thank u!

[@ericalewis6946]

Dillard Alum here! So thankful for my teachers that to the time out and took us on Black College Tours.

[@keshiapatterson520]

I’m married to a college professor of Alabama A&M University the amount of love that he has for his black students sometimes goes unrecognized. Celebrate HBCU’s because of the sacrifices people has made and are making to make our students have a mark on this world.

[@Llovelylady1]

NCCU so proud to be an Eagle 🦅 Nurse 👩🏾‍⚕️❗️❗️❗️ Going to an HBCU really helped me to understand what our people have done, will do and can do! So many black minds collectively seeking to further themselves beyond their circumstances, there was nothing more beautiful than that. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@smc983]

Well said, my wife and I are also EAGLES we loved the experience and wanted the same for our daughter and now she is she’s attending an HBCU in Greensboro N.C.😏

[@roncopeland228]

The REAL CHIDLEY HALL THE '70's.. 💯

[@roncopeland228]

@@smc983 Don't feel too bad. One of my daughters as well went to a HBCU in Greensboro 😪. There are two (2), They did at least went to a HBCU. HAIL BENNETT COLLEGE. Another school was located on the WRONG side of the tracks...😅

[@jogianna]

Yesss. That Caribben tour guide. And his shirt, Jamaica!

[@getitboont]

I attended Norfolk State University!. #BEHOLD...I did join a sorority but it was a grad chapter. Although I graduated elsewhere, I was glad to attend this HBCU in my hometown.

[@mlwilliams7959]

Behold the green and gold!

[@daoracledagreat6189]

Beaut1ful K1tty, Behold the Green and Gold! 💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛

[@getitboont]

Joy Sekhmet ✊🏾

[@professorgyrlthebikerchick]

I love this!!! I teach at Coppin State University and I will be showing this in each of my classes this week!!! I appreciate y'all for this sssooooo MUCH!!! Ladies, you did a phenomenal job ❤. Shout out to my Soror 🐘🔺️. Shout out to Mikael who happens to be the DOPEST wood work guy ever!!! So...I chose an HBCU for undergrad largely because of Hillman College🤣🤣. I graduated from Oakwood College. I chose an HBCU for my doctoral degree because I knew I would be researching a topic related to the experiences of black people and I needed to ensure my topic would be honored, so I chose THE Morgan State University! Now, as a Professor at an HBCU, I believe it is my duty to uphold the legacy of HBCUs and to ensure my students get the BEST education possible!

[@LindaMitchell]

I went to a PWI but I wish that I went to Grambling State for undergrad studies (Louisiana girl here). I love this series because you bring up great topics.

[@MzShonuff123]

I started at Spelman and had to leave due to money to attend a PWI (Saint Louis University was willing to cover half my tuition so I could be one of 7 black students in a class of 1500). The HBCU experience was better because I was able to relax and stop being the token; SLU was...problematic to say the least.

[@jondough7777777]

La tech?

[@LindaMitchell]

@@jondough7777777 Tulane

[@lilsheba808]

NC A&T SU Alumni 2007, Aggie Pride!!! Sidenote: I went to a predominantly white school from preschool through 12th grade as that was the area I grew up in w/in northern NJ. My decision reflected mainly on their Pre-Vet program with the added bonus of attending an HBCU.

[@laurenmoore2078]

CokoCurly85 AGGIE PRIDE!!!

[@marciabritton8133]

Aggie Pride!

[@ajawest5793]

This Video was So Clutch! Thank You so much for taking a deep dive into the history of educating Black people in this country! Very well put together! As some who attended a HBCU (Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, AL., "THE Pride of the Swift Growing South") this makes my informational video makes my heart smile! Thank You! Thank You! o and Thanks Again!

[@ccbullock1837]

Cheyney University. I'll be a wolf till the end. Best experience of my life. To see people who look like you working in the field you want to be in. It's so invigorating

[@MsDee67]

I have to represent for those Rattlers of Florida A&M University! Both of my parents attended HBCUs (FAMU & BCC) so I was heavily influenced by the legacy. So glad I attended because I know I learned things at an HBCU I would never have gotten from other universities. Thank God for HBCUs!!! #FAMU #HBCU #RATTLERPRIDE 🧡💚🧡💚🐍🐍🐍

[@alisaben1]

I made a deliberate choice to attend an HBCU. I was heavily recruited and offered scholarships to attend the big PWI's in my state. Choosing my school was LITERALLY the decision that changed thee TRAJECTORY of my life. Attending Jackson State, gave me a culture, a code, network and a family that I adhere to... TO THIS DAY. I pledged my sorority💚💗, and it deepened what I described above. I am currently passing my enthusiasm to my neice whom has opted to also go to an HBCU. While earning an education is a moving tribute to our ancestors that sacrificed so much for us. Being an HBCU grad just feels like I picked up the baton and continued the race for our collective legacy. #theeilove

[@deal1052]

Love the episode ladies. I'm an alum of Alabama A&M University and with the connections there went on to Purdue University for Graduate school. There was a huge difference in institutions and I was very glad I went to my HBCU for undergrad. Its a great experience and build wonderful connections and helps you see the community differently. We are a very diverse people and you will always find a friend who understands you at an HBCU. Go Bulldogs!

[@justinmitchell8343]

This is crazy that this video popped up. I was planning on going to Claflin University (HBCU) in Orangeburg, SC as a Mass Communications major but then I thought about University of South Carolina which has a great School of Journalism program... I love HBCUs and the legacy. Ugggh. Decisions, decisions.

[@justinmitchell8343]

@J SmithHello Sir! Let me just tell you something! Mass Communications is an amazing field FYI. I am an entrepreneur with a very successful multimedia production company called Life As We Know It Studios (lawkistudios.com)! I have been researching the Mass Comm. Job market for many years now. As a content creator, I am creating content for people to read, watch, and listen to. I am optimistic that I will go far in this field. I am a smart and talented black journalist. You don't know what I will end up doing. Minimum wage? It may happen and if it does, I will push forward and continue to build in order to reach ultimate success in this field. Your entire comment is negative. Think positive. Stay Blessed!

[@xMissBerriex]

AGGIE PRIDE! 💙💛 c/o 2012 As a non-traditional student in a college town I chose NCAT because I felt there would be a community of support that could help guide me through the unique challenges I would face matriculating as a single Mom. I was sooooo right! Not only did I finish my degree with honors in four years, the connections I made helped me get accepted to law school and gave me encouragement along that journey. My daughter is in her freshman year at a prestigious PWI and I pray she finds the type of community I had at my HBCU.

[@angiecam91]

I’m a proud alumnus 👩🏽‍🎓 of a HBCU, NCCU to be exact! I also went to a PWI for grad school and after having both experiences I truly value the HBCU experience! HBCUs are vital to our society and should be celebrated. They are also responsible for producing the most black professionals, more than their PWI counterparts. I ❤️ HBCUs! If you’re struggling with where to go do what makes the best sense for you. Good luck to you all as you review potential programs and colleges.

[@teahgurl]

Girl! The HBCU experience was so important to me! It was so enriching in culture and identity. My grandma and mother attended a PWA and HBCU aaannnnnddd they felt a sense of belonging at the HBCU.

[@msrjjon]

Graduate of Alcorn State AND FAMU.💜💛 🧡💚

[@Adetokunbo03]

msrjjon WHAT UP ALCONITE!!!!

[@just_shaeee]

💜💛 Yes fellow Alum!

[@bck12034]

🐍❤🐍❤

[@bresopinkypinky7691]

Always Alcorn 💛💜💚💓

[@tonyamassey7567]

Currently attending Jarvis Christian College an HBCU located in Hawkins, Texas. It is truly the best decision I've ever made..I also plan to attend an HBCU for Grad school..I am very proud of our legacy and what we're trying to build for the future! Bulldog Nation!💙💛💙💛

[@kittyking3478]

My husband graduated from an HBCU and this year my son graduated. I offered him options and took him to visit PWI's and HBCU's and the decision was his to make. He chose an HBCU because after all of the tours he felt like and I quote "Mom, they want me here and they seem to care about me and my success".

[@MultiProject2501]

Dang these ladies are the best, definitely one of my new favorite channels

[@bakaribradford]

You guys should do a segment about the history and significance of sororities to Black college students.

[@raquelljones7446]

Great episode!! The legacy of HBCUs lives on! I hope more and more young people attend with intent of enriching that legacy. Thank you for the highlight

[@makebajd]

Great episode!! I'm surprised you guys didn't plug the PBS documentary TELL THEM WE ARE RISING. I've known since I was 8 years old that I only wanted to attend an HBCU because I was exposed early and often (Philander Smith College, Grambling State University, Southern University, University of Arkansas @ Pine Bluff, Texas Southern, Prairie View). I graduated in 1999 from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, FAMU's "Last Class of the Millennium" 🐍✌️ This video inspires me to organize an HBCU fair for kids here. The local school district pays for all graduates of the district to go to college (100% if they complete K-12 in the district). That would remove lack of funding and exposure as reasons not to #ChooseHBCU. I need to get busy on that. Thanks, y'all!!

[@TheJordansCreate]

Love that idea of a HBCU fair!

[@jessicahellman8286]

The content you produce is so valuable and very much appreciated!

[@edwardhardison2454]

Tenn States! tsu got my heart as a baby going to homecoming with my parents and when it came to my time, why settle for less when I could go to the best

[@anayalator_221]

We bleed blue lmao

[@staciyoung5689]

I was thinking y’all were haters and I was going to have to come here and go off on y’all. But Y’all did such a good job with this video! Stuff like this makes me so proud of my Southern black heritage. I did both HBCU and PWI. No sorority. My son and daughter want to go to hbcu. Thank u ladies. Great video

[@hallease]

The title is just to make you click on the video, this is PBS we can't be epic on the internet lol

[@staciyoung5689]

Naw!! You epic!

[@evrydaykris]

"Your network is your net-worth" helllllllll yes

[@tiarrastanley]

Spelman class of 22 💙💙I have honestly been enjoying my HBCU experience. I’ve been able to flourish and learn so much about myself and my history and I am so grateful🦋✨

[@stephanielee370]

I love, love, love this show! Y'all killing it. Keep up the excellent work :)

[@Gdalmeida1023]

This was very interesting. As an HBCU graduated (NSU Behold the green and gold). I do think that attending an HBCU as an African American is much more beneficial than 4-5 years at any PWI. So much to gain both academically and socially. Also there is a certain amount of unspoken “forgiveness” and understanding as you adjust to a different world then where you can from. You might feel Grown-ish, but being able to make mistakes, be yourself in an environment and with others that get it, and not feel you have to constantly “represent” for Black people, well I say you can’t put a price on that.

[@locojazz5770]

This was very educational. I’m looking into HU.

[@ever4diamonds]

Shoutout to Jackson State University established in 1877. Coming from a school that became known for how much we like to party please understand that time management is important and knowing if there will be enough time to complete assignments is a must.

[@peggysue457]

My (white) sister attended an HBCU (Norfolk State) because it had the best Nursing program of the schools she applied to. She loved it.

[@MsBianca6974]

She learned a lot

[@melloscott1732]

I graduated from Morgan State University in 2006 and the thing that I loved about my experience there was the commitment the professors placed on learning. They really drilled excellence into to us!

[@meghansowersby]

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Class of 2019 Graduate! Thank you for recognizing the FIRST 💙 (3:39)

[@ldanzy4948]

Now if someone could tell Lincoln 🤣🤣 CU c/o 01

[@LivSal22]

Yes! Don’t cut class- you’re paying for it; savour and soak up every opportunity to evolve your consciousness!! And while I skipped class too much, I was there for the arts and music and team building events and parties! To meet and talk about great ideas in higher states! 👌🏾 time of my life!!