Question

I am successful when I can Accurately compare two different HBCUs using evidence.

I am successful when I can Take Cornell Notes using three credible sources.

Directions: You will write a 3-Paragraph essay answering the question prompt:

“In what ways do HBCUs contribute to Black excellence, culture, and U.S. society?”

Be sure to use in your paragraphs.

Use accountable talk stems:

I would like to add…

I agree because…

A question I still have is…
make it short like a 9th grader wrote it

Answer 1

Cornell Notes — 3 credible sources
Sources:
1) Morehouse College website (morehouse.edu) — info on leadership and alumni
2) Spelman College website (spelman.edu) — info on women’s education and outcomes
3) United Negro College Fund (uncf.org) — info on HBCU impact and workforce preparation

Notes:
- Morehouse: focuses on leadership development for Black men; famous alumni include civil rights leaders; strong alumni mentoring and career networks.
- Spelman: focuses on education and advancement of Black women; high graduation and graduate-school placement rates; strong cultural programs.
- UNCF: HBCUs produce a disproportionate share of Black professionals, especially in teaching, STEM, and public service; HBCUs provide scholarships, internships, and workforce pipelines.
Summary: HBCUs like Morehouse and Spelman support Black excellence through leadership and education, keep Black culture alive with traditions and programs, and help U.S. society by preparing skilled, civic-minded graduates.

3-Paragraph Essay (short, 9th-grade level)

Paragraph 1:
HBCUs help create Black excellence by giving students strong support, role models, and real chances to lead. For example, Morehouse focuses on training Black men to be leaders and has many famous alumni who worked for change, while Spelman focuses on helping Black women succeed in college and careers (Morehouse; Spelman). I would like to add that both schools have active alumni networks that help students get internships and jobs.

Paragraph 2:
HBCUs also protect and celebrate Black culture through music, events, and classes that teach Black history and art. Spelman and Morehouse both have traditions, clubs, and homecomings that keep culture alive and help students feel like they belong. I agree because nonprofit research shows HBCUs build community and give students cultural pride that helps them finish school and become leaders (UNCF).

Paragraph 3:
Finally, HBCUs contribute to U.S. society by preparing many Black professionals who work in education, government, STEM, and the arts. Graduates from schools like Morehouse and Spelman go on to serve their communities, start businesses, and influence policy, which helps the whole country. A question I still have is how can more public and private funding reach HBCUs so they can expand programs and serve even more students?