HBCU Sunday
Americas's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have been at the forefront of preparing African American professionals, especially educators, engineers, physicians, dentists and nurses. For example, over fifty percent of the African American engineers in the United States are prepared at six HBCU's.
Howard University and Meharry Medical School and their partners continue to prepare nearly thirty percent of the nation's African American physicians and dentists.
While most HBCU institutions are in the southern and eastern United States, their alumni, faculty and programs have had significant international impacts. Wisconsin does not have an HBCU but we have many current students , active alums and engaged supporters of HBCU's.
The Milwaukee Education Partnership (MEP) encourages you and your faith community/congregation to celebrate HBCU Sunday on October 6, 2024 by allowing a few moments during your Sunday service to recognize and honor the importance of HBCU institutions to the success of African Americans. Please identify a member of your congregation to briefly speak to the proud heritage of HBCU's. It may be an alumnus, benefactor, current student, parent, or staff member.
You may contact the MEP for further information or guidance at grandall@mepwisc.org.
The MEP is grateful to PAWN AMERICA for its generous presenting sponsorship of 2024 HBCU Sunday.
