Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Encyclopedia

by Erik F. Brooks and Glenn L. Starks

This exhaustive analysis of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout history discusses the institutions and the major events, individuals, and organizations that have contributed to their existence.

The oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, was founded in 1837 by Quaker philanthropist Richard Humphreys as the Institute for Colored Youth. By 1902, at least 85 such schools had been established and,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313394156
• ISBN13: 9780313394157
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: ABC-Clio, LLC
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 10.1"