On January 24th, the Republican National Committee adopted a resolution commending the Republican Party and President Trump for recognizing the importance of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in the past, present, and future. Republican Party leaders have played a crucial role in supporting HBCUs, and from the start of his term, President Trump has committed to expanding opportunities for black Americans.

For decades, the Republican Party has been a champion for unaddressed disparities, leading to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, as well as the 14th and 15th Amendments. Under President Ronald Reagan, the Republican Party established the White House Initiative for HBCUs under Executive Order 12320.

Today, President Trump has made supporting HBCUs a top priority of his administration. Within the first months of his administration, President Trump established a board of presidential advisors on HBCUs. President Trump also moved Reagan’s Initiative on HBCUs back to the White House, a move requested of President Obama but one he never accomplished.

President Trump has secured more funding than any other president for HBCUs, and he has forgiven more than $300 million in outstanding debt for schools impacted by natural disasters. In December 2019, the President signed a bill that permanently provides more than $250 million a year to HBCUs and other institutions serving minority students.

Thanks to President Trump, HBCUs are provided with the expanded apprenticeship opportunities, career choices, and the support they need to succeed.

The RNC resolution was spearheaded by National Committeewoman Dr. Ada Fisher and supported by National Committeemembers Dr. Robin Armstrong, Glenn McCall & Jevon Williams. It marks yet another historic stamp on the continued commitment of the Republican Party to Black Americans.

The Republican Party has played a role in supporting HBCUs in the past, and this Administration guarantees this will remain the case in the future. This resolution confirms that the RNC recognizes the continued challenges faced by HBCUs and, true to the party’s longstanding tradition and commitment will continue to be a steadfast supporter of the institutions.

Click here to read the full resolution.

Click here to read the full RNC Research piece on the ways President Trump is delivering for the African American community.

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