Excellence, Pride, and Tradition: The Value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the 21st Century and the Continuous Need to Advocate for Them

Authors

  • Jerry L Parker, Managing Editor Southeastern Louisiana University

Abstract

Attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) is like no other experience. From being founded out of necessity to sustainment across centuries through consistently adapting to the ever-changing culture of America, HBCUs matter! While they were founded to educate Black students, contemporary HBCUs are a place for everyone to be accepted, become educated, and transform into the best version of themselves. The current special issue aims to shine a light on HBCUs and contribute to the existing literature on higher education, HBCUs, and the various needs of students, faculty, and staff in the American higher education system.

Author Biography

  • Jerry L Parker, Managing Editor, Southeastern Louisiana University

    Dr. Jerry L. Parker is an instructor of French, Spanish, and World Language Education. He also serves as the Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Director of the Foreign Language Resource Center. His research interests include curriculum leadership, instructional leadership, world language education, multicultural education, Louisiana Studies, Caribbean Studies, and education policy. He serves as managing editor of Research Issues in Contemporary Education. 

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Published

2025-02-27

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Historically Black Colleges and Universities: The Past, the Present, and the Future

Section

Peer-Reviewed Articles

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