Presents an interview with William H. Gray III who discusses the educational advantages of the nation's historically black colleges (HBCs). Subjects include increasing funding and enrollments at HBCs and the reality of confronting racism after graduation. White isolation in higher education is briefly discussed. (GLR)

Based on examination of available literature, this report discusses factors that have been found to be correlated with the effectiveness of black colleges and universities. Identified among such factors are: (1) adequate financial support; (2) satisfactory living conditions and security; (3) good quality of instruction; (4) academic support and…

Discusses the contribution of historically black schools in training black doctors, the progress of blacks in medical education, and the problem of doctor shortages in black communities. Comparative charts include information on the numbers of blacks in the highest-ranked nursing schools, black enrollment, black graduations, and faculty…

Presents statistics on a variety of subjects related to blacks in higher education: (1) survey statistics from the 25 highest-ranked national colleges and universities; (2) effects of actions of the mass media; (3) influence of intact families on black higher education; (4) how affirmative action encourages blacks to attend college; and (5) black…