Historically Black Colleges or Universities provide educational opportunities for African Americans. Most of these institutions were established before 1965. In the past, Blacks had no other choice but to go to a Black college. Now, many Black students choose to continue their education in HBCUs because of comfort, tradition and a need for self-evaluation.

To search for HBCUs around the country, use SacObserver.com's HBCU Directory. Simply select a any state from the list on the left navigation bar.