Closing the Gap: Addressing Declining Black Male Enrollment at HBCUs and Other Colleges
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The U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB) has scheduled a public business meeting for March 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting, held virtually and livestreamed on YouTube, will focus on the theme "Closing the Gap" and examine the declining enrollment of Black males at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other institutions. The agenda includes a Director's Report detailing enrollment declines, gender gaps, financial barriers, K-12 pipeline issues, and institutional challenges facing HBCUs. Commissioners will discuss preliminary recommendations such as targeted financial aid, increased HBCU funding, pipeline improvement programs, policy reforms, and a national awareness campaign. The meeting concludes with action items including dissemination of findings to Congress and the Department of Education, identification of legislative priorities like expanded Pell Grants, and partnerships with organizations such as UNCF and My Brother's Keeper Alliance.
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- Public business meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Focus on declining Black male enrollment trends at HBCUs and PWIs
- Discussion of preliminary recommendations including targeted financial aid and HBCU capital investment
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