Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are higher education institutions in the US that were founded before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and were therefore established to primarily serve the African-American community. This is because racial segregation meant many black students were disqualified from attending predominantly white institutions.
There are more than 100 HBCUs in the US, which are committed to educating all students, regardless of race, and are generally more affordable than their counterparts. Many of them were also established with a liberal arts focus.
In a statement issued on Beyoncé’s website, Ivy McGregor, Director of Philanthropy and Corporate Relations at Parkwood Entertainment which houses BeyGOOD, said: "We salute the rich legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, [and] honor all institutions of higher learning for maintaining culture and creating environments for optimal learning which expands dreams and the seas of possibilities for students."
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