Annotated Bib

Albritton, Travis. "Educating Our Own: The Historical Legacy of HBCUs and Their Relevance for Educating a New Generation of Leaders." Urban Review 44.3 (2012): n. pag. Howard University. Print . 16 Nov. 2014.

Travis Albritton gives through information on historically Black colleges and universities, such as how and why they were founded, their needs over time, as well as the relevance of HBCUs in the current twenty-first century context. Also, he offers HBCUs suggestions for the significant challenges ahead.This article assisted my research paper by providing argument as to why HBCUs are still paramount in the modern world.

Boyd, Robert L. "HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND THE BLACK BUSINESS ELITE." Sociological Perspectives 50.4 (2007): n. pag. Print . 16 Nov. 2014.

This article explains the importance the role of HBCUs and their creation of an upper class of black entrepreneurs, this shows HBCUs produce a strong leadership class, This article shows how HBCUs continue to develop and produce top prospects for careers in the business world making HBCUs very relevant in the modern world.

Chenoweth, Karin. "Black Issues in Higher Education." 14.16 (1997): n. pag. Print . 17 Nov. 2014.

This article exemplifies how HBCUs continue to foster growth of African American students in a modern and developing world, and do a better job of it than predominantly white institutions. The article discusses How HBCUs do a better job in steering african american students in the right direction better than PWIs.

Reid, Karl. "Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Vital Resource for a Diverse Workforce." Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 28.14 (2011): n. pag. Howard University. Web. 16 Nov. 2014.

The article discusses the importance of historically black colleges and universities. Karl Reid addresses problems of HBCUs such as low graduation rates and poor accreditation. I decided to use this article because it provided pertinent information on HBCUs as well as their importance. This information is relevant to my research topic because my essay is answering the question of whether or not HBCUs are still relevant.

Stevenson, Joseph. "FROM FOUNDING PURPOSE TO FUTURE POSITIONING: WHY HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES MUST MAINTAIN BUT MODIFY MISSION." Jackson State University Researcher. 21.3 (2008): n. pag. Print. This cover story from Jackson State University written by Joseph Stevenson stresses the importance of HBCUs in the African American community, for this reason I used this article to support my thesis that HBCUs are still extremely relevant in the modern world. He also stresses the messages HBCUs teach all people regardless of race, that equality is key.

Tobolowsky, Barbara. "The Role of HBCUs in the College Choice Process of African Americans in California." Journal of Negro Education 74.1 (2005): n. pag. Web. 16 Nov. 2014.

It is crucial that every black student to understand the unique role played by HBCUs in the African American community in the educational plans of those students and their families. This article support the notion that black students belong at HBCUs and that HBCUs are still very important.