A look into historically Black colleges and universities and why they exist

The debate over which is better -- historically Black colleges and universities and or predominately White institutions -- used to be a big discussion in the Black community.

But it is important to understand why HBCUs exist.

Watch the full report to learn more

• Black History Month coverage
• Black History Month: How did it start?
• Was 2020 really a year of social change?
• Experts discuss how history is taught in schools and the need to change it
• How code-switching impacts the Black community
• How Detroit played a role in the Underground Railroad
• How change is happening at the corporate level in the United States
• Motown Museum focusing on next generation of artists
• Having uncomfortable conversations about race: How do we start?
• Motown Museum focusing on next generation of artists
• A look into the history of the prison system in the United States
• Detroit professional sports leaders speak on importance of diversity in management roles