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Opportunity, Access & Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs

Opportunity, Access & Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs

This 30-minute documentary focuses on the changes, misconceptions, and current state of Historically Black Colleges and Universities through the stories of the students themselves and expert insights. Five students at two HBCUs, and one family of a high school senior in Chicago debating his future are profiled. Join host and HBCU grad Brandis Griffith-Friedman as HBCUs are explored.

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Opportunity, Access & Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs

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Special | 26m 52s | Explore the current state of HBCUs through the student stories and expert insight. (26m 52s)

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