“Philosophers have long conceded, however, that every man has two educators: 'that which is given to him, and the other that which he gives himself. Of the two kinds the latter is by far the more desirable. Indeed all that is most worthy in man he must work out and conquer for himself. It is that which constitutes our real and best nourishment. What we are merely taught seldom nourishes the mind like that which we teach ourselves.” Carter G. Woodson, The Mis-education of the Negro HBCU’s provide a chance to improve a life and look past mistakes, what sometimes society tries to throw away, an opportunity to grow and change for the better. Stated by Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Ph.D., “People often think of HBCU’s as places that find services for needy students. This is just one argument made to justify HBCU’s existence. HBCU’s do things that majority of college don’t do, that they are more sensitive to certain things.” HBCU’s allow and encourage youth to mature and inspire adults to elevate their cognitive growth.
