Question for whites: Would you attend an HBCU?

Question

Under what circumstance would you select and attend an HBCU?

Answer 1

Not sure what an HBCU is, but I'm guessing it's a university that caters primarily to blacks, or has a predominantly black student body and teaching staff.

If the HBCU would welcome me, I would welcome it. Say for example it was the only school that offered a certain curriculum or course that I wanted to take, and was willing to admit a white student. I would certainly try for it, and explain to the staff that based on my educational background and the career that I'm aiming for, this school would meet the criteria that I've set forth for myself. If the administration would allow me entrance into this school, I would hope that the students would accept me despite my being white, and that I would not only get the education I need, but would hope to make some friends in the process. Being in the minority might place me in an awkward situation, but I certainly wouldn't pass up a good opportunity.

A pertinent example is a black lady judge in our county courthouse system. She attended a school with white anglo-saxon Protestant males. She was not only the sole black student, but also the only female. This was at a time when the Equal Rights Amendment was unheard of. She completed her studies, and is a fine judge today, with a reputation for complete fairness. She does not give priority or special favors to offenders who are black, as some might think. In fact, she really reads them out, and tells them they are a disgrace to their race. She expects good behavior from them, and if they don't live up to those expectations, they hear about it, believe me. So if she can be successful under her educational experience, so can I. Thanks for asking.