The author of this paper argues that historically and traditionally black colleges must not be subjected to integration and mergers with white institutions because they would then be in danger of losing their black identity. There are 3 interrelated premises that support this point of view. (1) The black college by appropriately interpreting the…

Federal consciousness of minority issues in general and of black colleges in particular is increasing daily as programs are instituted to promote equality among the various races in the U.S. This paper reviews some government social agencies where signs of progress are already visible: Model Cities, Social Rehabilitation, the Environmental…

An historical account of Southern Black student dissent in Black colleges in this century which focuses on the continuing conflict between the traditional forces of integration and the pull of assimilation as opposed to a more recent emphasis on black nationalism and a search for a truly black university structure. (EH)

Argues that as the black college enters the third century, like black people, it must face several critical issues. First, Federal legislation has failed in the past to make the dream for equal opportunity a reality. Second, the resolution of many deeply rooted social problems both in and out of education is distant. And third, racism is still…

Court cases dating from the 1850s and pertaining to racial integration are reviewed in this paper. The impact that judicial decisions and laws have had on civil rights and on racial integration of the schools is discussed. Cases considered include suits from various states concerning voting rights, segregation of public transportation, segregated…

This conference focused attention on the uses of interinstitutional cooperation as a device to strengthen developing institutions of higher education. The 30 contributors included social critics, members of foundations and federal agencies, and representatives of institutions in the Developing Colleges Program. (This program, Title III of the…

This book reviews the career of Rufus Ballard Atwood, who served as president of Kentucky State University from 1929 to 1962. The book describes how he was often chosen by whites to represent the African American community on boards and commissions and how these appointments gave him access to the state's political and educational power structure.…

This publication contains a speech on the continuing struggle for equity in education for African Americans presented to the Southern Education Foundation (SEF) by Jean Fairfax when she received the John A. Griffin Award for Advancing Equity in Education. In the speech, Fairfax addressed disagreements within the black community over educational…

The black student revolt did not start with the highly publicized activities of the black students at San Francisco State College. The roots of the revolt lie deeply imbedded within the history and structure of the overall black liberation struggle in America. The beginnings of this revolt can be found in the students of Southern Negro colleges in…

The fundamental issues confronting public higher education in its efforts to reach America's minorities are addressed. Higher education's historical progress in providing a path to equality is surveyed, and certain recent trends showing a clear reversal of that progress are examined. Three chapters offer strategies for stopping the trend and…

The meaning, operation, and impact of institutional racism in higher education are examined with attention to both past and present conditions. Institutional racism is examined with reference to several specific issues: barriers to the entry of blacks, as both students and staff, into American higher education; curriculum and academic programs;…

Discusses the resistance of both Blacks and Whites to the federally mandated integration of the Louisiana State University system and an end to its "separate but equal" policies. Emphasizes the role of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). (FMW)