Howard University (Washington, D.C.): Founded in 1867, it is the first HBCU and a pioneering institution for African-American education and civil rights activism.
Hampton University (Hampton, Virginia): Established in 1868, it played a vital role in educating former slaves during Reconstruction and continues to be a prominent HBCU.
Tuskegee University (Tuskegee, Alabama): Founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington, it focused on vocational training and academic education for African-Americans.
Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia): Founded in 1867, it is a prestigious all-male HBCU known for producing prominent African-American leaders.
Spelman College (Atlanta, Georgia): Established in 1881, it is a renowned all-female HBCU and a leader in liberal arts education for Black women.
Fisk University (Nashville, Tennessee): Founded in 1866, it became known for its Jubilee Singers, who helped raise funds for the university and spread awareness of African-American spirituals.
North Carolina A and T State University (Greensboro, North Carolina): Established in 1891, it is the largest HBCU in the country and a significant center for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
Xavier University of Louisiana (New Orleans, Louisiana): Founded in 1915, it is the only Catholic HBCU and excels in producing graduates in the fields of science, medicine, and pharmacy.