The Building of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Since 1837, more than 100 HBCUs have been founded in the United States.
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The Building of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Clip: Episode 2 | 1m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Since 1837, more than 100 HBCUs have been founded in the United States.
Since 1837, more than 100 HBCUs have been founded in the United States – most in the half century following the Civil War.
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The Building of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Clip: Episode 2 | 1m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Since 1837, more than 100 HBCUs have been founded in the United States – most in the half century following the Civil War.
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