Quote of the Week

“By continuing to strengthen HBCUs, we ensure they remain beacons of hope for future generations of Americans who will move our country closer to the ideals of our founding.”

– President Barack Obama, proclaiming September 18-24 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week

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  1. Like the quote but I am still disappointed that he went to University of Richmond instead of one of the two HBCUs (VSU or VUU) in the area to give his speech last month.

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