Economy testing historically black colleges

Historically black colleges and universities, which for decades have been educating students who cannot afford to go - or cannot imagine going - elsewhere, have been particularly challenged by the U.S. economic meltdown. Those affected even include Spelman and Morehouse.

Enrollments at the schools have declined at the same time endowments have dropped and fundraising sources have dried up. The same is true at most universities, but often students at black college and universities need more aid to stay on course.

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