Mississippi Lawmakers Propose Bill That Could Shut Down The State’s Only Public HBCUs

Mississippi Lawmakers Propose Bill That Could Shut Down The State’s Only Public HBCUs

Essence Magazine:

By Melissa Noel ·Updated March 6, 2024

Three historically Black colleges and universities in Mississippi could permanently close if state lawmakers pass a proposed Republican-sponsored bill.

According to the proposed specifics, Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley State University are among the schools that could be

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