"Historically Black Colleges and Universities in a Globalizing World is an impressive collection of interdisciplinary chapters that underscores the transformative agency and challenges of HBCUs in higher education, knowledge production, and dissemination, and as catalysts in the development of human capital and sociopolitical activism in the United States and across the globe. It is highly recommended."

- Gloria Chuku, University of Maryland, Baltimore County,

"Historically Black Colleges and Universities in a Globalizing World: The Past, the Present, and the Future, not only serves as an introduction to those who may not know much about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), but also serves a reminder to others about their value, importance, and relevance, in the twenty-firstcentury and beyond. What is important to note about this book is that it offers an international perspective of HBCUs and the impact its attendees and graduates have on countries around the globe and in America. Moreover Historically Black Colleges and Universities in a Globalizing World: The Past, the Present, and the Future, offers insight on what HBCUs can do to ensure their survival, so they can continue to shape American society and the world."

- Saidat Ilo, University of Houston-Victoria,

"This book comes at a time when we are seeing the resurgence of interest in HBCUs, which calls for scholarship that explores their histories and significance, especially in African American communities. HBCUs have always been a hub of Black intellectual and social activity, and this text explores the legacies of several key HBCUs. One of the few texts to explore the connections between HBCUs and the African continent, this book also explores the role of HBCUs in the Civil Rights and social justice struggles in America."

- Msia Kibona Clark, Howard University,

Historically Black Colleges and Universities were established to provide the opportunity for higher education to people of African descent in the era of segregation. The visions, values, and heritages these schools embodied enabled them to chart new frontiers of learning, scholarship, and public engagement for and beyond the United States. Historically Black Colleges and Universities in a Globalizing World: The Past, the Present, and the Future, edited by Alem Hailu, Mohamed S. Camara, and Sabella O. Abidde examines the history and contribution of these institutions in the broader national and global sociopolitical context of the changes taking place in the nation and the world. Collectively, the contributors offer reflections and visions by both looking back and forward to find viable answers to the challenges and opportunities HBCUs face in the new century and beyond. They argue that as the world convulses by the new global dynamics of emerging pandemics, economic dislocations, and resource constraints, HBCUs are uniquely positioned to meet these challenges.
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AbbreviationsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart One: A Rich and Consequential HeritageChapter 1: Howard University and the African World: A Commentary Alem HailuChapter 2: The Creation of a University: John Manuel Gandy and Virginia State University, 1914-1943 Oscar R. WilliamsChapter 3: ‘The Struggle Staggers Us’: The Institute for the Study of the History, Life, and Culture of Black People at Jackson State College, 1968-1979 Rico Devara Chapman and D. Caleb Smith Chapter 4: “Art and Activism as HBCU Tradition” Elizabeth Carmel HamiltonPart Two: Enduring and Evolving Roles of HbcusChapter 5: “Keeping It Real” on the Decline of HBCU Student Enrollment: A Content Analysis on Rhetoric in PracticeIvon Alcime; Ashla Hill Roseboro; and Carlos MorrisonChapter 6: 21st Century HBCU Students: Living in An Era of Oppression Carla BrownChapter 7: Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Laboratories for Social and Political Activism Regina M. Moorer Part Three: Paradigm Shift and Expanding PossibilitiesChapter 8: Academic Outbreak: Safety, Psychosocial, Enrollment, And Learning Challenges Facing HBCU As a Result Of Covid-19Patrice W. Glenn JonesChapter 9: HBCUs and Medicine: The Struggle for Survival in an Evolving World Tabitha S.M. Morton; Tamika Baldwin-Clark; and Tiffany ThomasChapter 10: March to Save Black Colleges: Tony Brown’s Black College Day 1980 and the Establishment of the White House Initiative on HBCUs Cheryl E. MangoChapter 11: Critical Reflections on Race, Social Justice and Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesFelix Kumah-AbiwuIndexAbout the ContributorsAbout the Editors
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781666902761
Publisert
2024-05-15
Utgiver
Vendor
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Vekt
318 gr
Høyde
227 mm
Bredde
151 mm
Dybde
13 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
244

Om bidragsyterne

Alem Hailu is associate professor of African studies at Howard University.

Mohamed S. Camara is professor of African studies at Howard University.

Sabella Ogbobode Abidde is professor of political science and member of the graduate faculty at Alabama State University.