Celebrities are expressing their desire to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), with Grammy Award winner Victoria Monét surprising the Spelman College dance team and basketball phenom Angel Reese expressing her admiration for Howard University. A recent study found that Black students who attend HBCUs experience better health outcomes, with lower stress levels and stronger cognitive functioning. The study supports the idea that HBCUs provide a sense of belonging that can lead to longer and healthier lives for attendees. The article also discusses the author’s personal experience at Howard University, highlighting the importance of feeling safe and valued in an educational environment. Ta-Nehisi Coates’ description of Howard as a place where he encountered “the vastness of Black people” reflects the lasting impact that even brief exposure to HBCUs can have.
Victoria Monét, Angel Reese Highlight The Life-Changing Impact Of HBCUs
