Why is it OK to have historically black colleges and universities but not Latino or White historically?

Answer 1

I totally agree with your question. I ask that all the time....

Answer 2

I am not sure if you are a minority or not, but if you are Caucasian, my response for you is this; first have the privilege of getting an education taken away from you and then you will understand why historically black colleges and univerities exist. Latinos and whites which is not spelled with a capital "w," by the way are in separate categories because the experiences and presence of both groups in this country are very different. HBCU is a title that is given to the schools in question, but that is not to say that they do not exist in the Latino and white categories. If you were born in this country then you should know that many of the Ivy League Universities in this country are attended by predominantly white students. At one time they were the only people who attended those colleges (historically). However, the relevance is not noted because for white Americans the pursuit of an education at a school of higher learning was never in jeopardy or in question. There are Hispanic colleges, but that is a work in progress. The only real difference involves labeling (in industry), time (for immigrants and other minority groups to build), and the opportunity for any group to develop and build colleges; which, is not a limitation that white Americans overall have experienced (notwithstanding there clearly are and were white families and individuals who could not afford a college education, which is an entirely different matter). Perhaps the greater question is why was there ever a need in this country for them to exist in the first place? If you can explore that, you will have all the information you need. Also, you cannot ignore that there are colleges and univerities designated for men, for women, and with religious affiliations as well.

Answer 3

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU'S) were founded out of necessity, mostly by Whites to keep colleges segregated and provide an opportunity for Black people to receive college educations. The only HBCU founded by Black People is Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Ga..

Harvard, Yale, Princeton etc. are historically White colleges because unfortunately Black people weren't admitted during certain time periods. Just as the historically White universities have been integrated and are now more diverse, HBCU's are integrated with White students as well and have embraced Latino students.

Knowing the history of HBCU's may shed some light on the issue for you, just understand that HBCU's weren't created by Blacks as a separation tactic, but by Whites to keep schools segregated. HBCU's have transcended that unfortunate truth and continue to educate a diverse student body. Just as many universities continue to have a predominately white student body, HBCU's continue to embrace Minority and White students if they choose to attend.

In addition, HBCU's provide an opportunity for many students to take courses reflecting their particular culture, something not offered in high schools throughout the country.

I hope this helps.

Answer 4

What are you talking about? There are lots of Historically White Universities. University of Mississippi and University of Alabama are but two of them. They are no longer all white.

Historically Black colleges only existed because the Historically White colleges wouldn't admit blacks. They are allowed to continue because they no longer admit based on race. White students can go there. In fact, my best friend -- who is of Irish descent -- has a law degree from Howard University.

Answer 5

I agree with having Historically Latino colleges, as far as white colleges go, all colleges were segregated back in the day hence they were without saying historically white colleges