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Should Black Athletes Go To Black Schools?

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Should Black Athletes Go To Black Schools?

Jemele Hill, a writer at The Atlantic, argues yes. She says doing so could benefit the colleges and the communities around them.

Should Black Athletes Go To Black Schools?

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WATCH: Betsy DeVos Speaks Over Torrent Of Boos During Bethune-Cookman Speech

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks to graduates at Bethune-Cookman University on Wednesday in Daytona Beach, Fla. For much of the address, she struggled to speak over boos and shouts from the crowd. John Raoux/AP hide caption

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WATCH: Betsy DeVos Speaks Over Torrent Of Boos During Bethune-Cookman Speech

The lightning-rod secretary of education delivered her commencement address to the historically black university despite turned backs and loud shouts of "go home" from some graduates in the crowd.

This Week In Race: ICE Sends Chills Across U.S., Kaepernick, Others, Write Big Checks

Fatima Avelica, 13, daughter of of Romulo Avelica-Gonzalez, attends a rally with loved ones and supporters for his release outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices on March 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. David McNew/Getty Images hide caption

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This Week In Race: ICE Sends Chills Across U.S., Kaepernick, Others, Write Big Checks

While much of the focus has been on deportations of Latinx, other groups have been under increased scrutiny.

For Black College Prospects, Belonging And Safety Often Top Ivy Prestige

Students stroll around the campus of Spelman College, a historically black college in Atlanta. Chris Shinn/Courtesy of Spelman College hide caption

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For Black College Prospects, Belonging And Safety Often Top Ivy Prestige

Over the past three years, nearly a third of HBCUs have seen at least a 20 percent increase in applications, which correlates with protests over high-profile racial-violence incidents.