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Hbcus Importance To The Black Community, Jarrett A. Torromeo
Hbcus Importance To The Black Community, Jarrett A. Torromeo
Student Publications
This paper looks at the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the Black community. It explores how they are necessary in order to bring a sense of belonging to the Black community and how they can grow. They are critically underfunded compared to other universities/colleges but this can change with the sports that they have to offer.
Books Or Baskets: Compromising The Education And Future Of Black Student-Athletes, Jessica L. Laemle
Books Or Baskets: Compromising The Education And Future Of Black Student-Athletes, Jessica L. Laemle
Student Publications
In this paper, I discuss the challenges and inequalities that Black male athletes face while playing college sports, particularly basketball and football at PWIs. I explore how this focus on sports pushes these individuals to focus on athletics rather than academics, as they are there on scholarships and are focused primarily on representing their schools and becoming professional athletes. I discuss multiple factors that play into these student-athletes' idea that athletics are more important than academics. Using multiple studies, I give information and statistics on the outcomes of these athletes. I also provide limitations of the studies I use so …
Being Black At Holy Cross (1974), College Of The Holy Cross
Being Black At Holy Cross (1974), College Of The Holy Cross
Student Publications
This publication by Holy Cross Black students for prospective Black students is a joint project of the Black Student Union and the Office of Admissions. Its aim is to show potential students how they view the "Black Experience" at Holy Cross.
Being Black At Holy Cross, College Of The Holy Cross
Being Black At Holy Cross, College Of The Holy Cross
Student Publications
This publication by Holy Cross Black students for prospective Black students is a joint project of the Black Student Union and the Office of Admissions. Its aim is to show potential students how they view the "Black Experience" at Holy Cross.