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“By continuing to strengthen HBCUs, we ensure they remain beacons of hope for future generations of Americans who will move our country closer to the ideals of our founding.”

– President Barack Obama, proclaiming September 18-24 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week

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  1. Like the quote but I am still disappointed that he went to University of Richmond instead of one of the two HBCUs (VSU or VUU) in the area to give his speech last month.

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