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Define HBCU.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, established before 1964 to serve the African American community.
What are Land-Grant HBCUs?
HBCUs established under the Second Morrill Act (1890) to provide agricultural and mechanical education.
Define Liberal Arts Model.
An educational model focused on classical studies, literature, and humanities.
Define Vocational-Industrial Model.
An educational model emphasizing practical skills and trades.
What is a BGLO?
Black Greek-Letter Organizations that emerged at HBCUs and predominantly white institutions, providing support and community.
What was the Second Morrill Act?
Federal legislation in 1890 that led to the creation of 18 land-grant HBCUs.
Define cultural hub.
A place that provided safe havens, cultural hubs, and training grounds for future leaders.
What is Jim Crow?
State and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States.
What is postsecondary education?
Education pursued after high school, including universities, colleges, and vocational schools.
What is social mobility?
The ability to move up in social class and economic status.
What was the significance of Fisk Jubilee Singers?
They popularized African American spirituals internationally and raised funds for Fisk University.
What role do HBCUs play in preserving culture?
They preserve and promote African American culture, history, and traditions.
What is the significance of African American spirituals?
The Fisk Jubilee Singers popularized them, challenging racial stereotypes and raising funds for Fisk University.
What role did HBCUs play in preserving African American culture?
They helped preserve and promote African American culture, history, and traditions.
What is the significance of Black Greek-Letter Organizations?
They fostered a sense of community among African American college students and emphasized service and leadership.
What was the cultural impact of the Fisk Jubilee Singers?
Introduced African American spirituals to international audiences, challenging racial stereotypes and raising funds for Fisk University.
What is the role of HBCUs as Cultural Hubs?
HBCUs served as spaces for cultural pride, Black scholarship, and activism.
What is the role of HBCUs in Research and Scholarship?
HBCUs contributed to the advancement of African American studies.
What is the role of BGLOs in Brotherhood and Sisterhood?
BGLOs fostered a sense of community among African American college students.
What is the role of BGLOs in self-improvement?
Provided support in areas of self-improvement, education, leadership, and community service.
What is the role of HBCUs in the Civil Rights Movement?
HBCUs were centers of activism and resistance.
What is the role of HBCUs in community?
HBCUs nurtured a sense of community and provided support networks.