Grassroots Resilience and the Future of HBCUs

This chapter examines the implications of the Trump administration's withdrawal of federal support for Black communities and how grassroots initiatives may thrive in response. It also discusses the current challenges faced by historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) within the context of changing race policies and the importance of fostering cultural identity. The conversation critiques academic staffing at institutions like Howard University while emphasizing the need for diverse perspectives in the study of the African diaspora and its contributions.