Facing Hbcus News Today

Historically black colleges and universities. that is how they started, but they are changing. in some cases, out of necessity. today we start whats going to be a weeks long look at not just the challenges facing hbcus, but how theyre meeting those challenges, innovating, and aggressively recruiting students who are not black. weve spent several months traveling to colleges talking to folks, experts, leaders, students, and alum. we start this afternoon with a look at the tradition, history, and ...

Orleans. we had him on a few weeks ago. he promised he would come back. he made good on that promise. good to see all of you. we talked about schools -- a few of the schools that may have to shut their doors. how dire is this situation facing this countrys historically back colleges and universities? >> well, first let me thank you and commend you on the package you did on dr. angelou. it was wonderful. >> thank you. >> as i sat here, i really appreciated it. secondly, the package you did on hbc...

They just dont have the same level of resources. so when youre an underresourced institution serving underresourced people, youre going to have some of those challenges. so shes exactly right. our students just dont have those kind of finances. they dont have the generational wealth as other communities. so how do you save up money to go to college when you dont even own your home? those are the challenges. >> and to that point -- and ill just be kind of a first-person testimonial here, which is...