Students should not have to get used to this.

Black mold. Broken elevators. Aging residence halls. When students encounter unsafe or deteriorating living conditions, the issue extends far beyond deferred maintenance. It reflects decades of unequal investment in institutions that have opened doors of opportunity for generations of students. A new Atlanta Journal-Constitution article explores the challenges facing Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the long-standing funding disparities that continue to shape the student experience. Southern Education Foundation's Senior Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, Fred Jones Jr., provides historical and policy context, explaining why these inequities persist and what it will take to address them. Strengthening HBCUs is about more than repairing buildings. It is about ensuring students have access to learning environments that support their success and expanding educational opportunity for future generations. Read the story with the link in bio. (Photo Illustration: Chris Skinner for the AJC) #HBCUs #HigherEducation #EducationPolicy #EducationalOpportunity #SouthernEducation #SEF