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HBCUs Depend on Federal Funding. Their Leaders Are Walking a Tightrope on Trump’s DEI Attacks
- Leaders representing Black colleges and universities with longstanding histories confirm that federal financial support remains stable despite President Trump's continued criticism of diversity initiatives as of June 2025.
- This situation arises amid Trump’s executive order recognizing HBCUs and pledging support, contrasted with his administration’s broader crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives elsewhere.
- HBCU advocates highlight the institutions' critical role educating underrepresented students while acknowledging the administration faces challenges balancing its priorities.
- President Trump asserted that historically Black colleges and universities need not worry about cuts to their financial support, even as Harvard University faced a $2.6 billion reduction in funding amid disagreements over its policies.
- The scenario suggests HBCU leaders must carefully defend funding without opposing the administration’s policies too forcefully amid ongoing tensions over DEI and federal support.
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HBCUs depend on federal funding. Their leaders are walking a tightrope on Trump’s DEI attacks
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HBCUs depend on federal funding. Their leaders are walking a tightrope on Trump's DEI attacks
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