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Howard U. program aims to reverse declining Black male enrollment at HBCUs

Nbcwashington · · 501 words · By Dominique Moody
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“Howard University's third annual Kings of Campus Day welcomes young, Black boys from D.C. and Prince George’s County.”
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“According to a study from the American Institute for Boys and Men, Black males accounted for 26% of students at HBCUs in 2023, a nearly 32% decline from 1976 when the demographic made up 38% of enrollment.”
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“The study cited three reasons for the decline in Black male enrollment at HBCUs: inadequate K-12 preparation, lack of Black male teachers, and financial barriers.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Black college football national championship, also named the HBCU football championship, is a national championship honor that, since 1920, has been regularly bestowed upon the best college footba…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of serving A…
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“At Howard University, Black males make up about 19% of the student body, compared to 21% at the University of the District of Columbia and 30% at Bowie State University.”
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“Ose Esene, a participant in the first cohort of the Kings of Campus Day program, will graduate from Howard University in May 2024.”
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