Congratulations, you’re officially preparing to send your child to an HBCU! As move-in day approaches, your questions and concerns may grow, but do not fret; we have the perfect remedy for that. Your child’s experience at an HBCU will be like no other. You may have had the opportunity to tour a few colleges and universities, allowing you and your child to be students for a day, but if not, then don’t worry about that. We’ve got you covered!
Books to read:
HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience by Ayesha Rascoe
In this joyous collection of essays about historically Black colleges and universities, alumni, both famous and up-and-coming, write testimonials about the schools and experiences that shaped their lives and made them who they are today. Edited by the host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday, Ayesha Rascoe–with a distinguished and diverse set of contributors including Oprah Winfrey, Stacey Abrams, and Branford Marsalis, HBCU Made illuminates and celebrates the experience of going to a historically Black college or university.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ Guide to Excellence by William R. Harvey
The President of Hampton University presents an insider’s guide to achieving success in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, with tips on successfully navigating the world as a Black person and demonstrating moral and wholesome values.
The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race by Timothy L. Fields, Shereem Herndon-Brown
The goal of the book is to provide Black families with information about the college admission process so that they can explore college options for their child.
The Secrets of College Success by Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman
Over 500 essential tips and tricks for current and future students From Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman, the authors of Professors’ Guide to Getting Good Grades in College, comes this insider’s look at what it takes to succeed in college. Written in an engaging and accessible style by two highly experienced college professors, this book is an essential resource for high school students and incoming freshmen that includes tips on a variety of topics, such as 7 things to do the summer before college, do’s and don’ts for picking your courses; the 14 habits of top college students; 10 secrets of taking excellent lecture notes; and 15 ways to make your professor love you. Find out what college is really about from the people who know it best–the professors.
