Frederica Wilson actually said...

Today, HBCUs remain integral to promoting the academic, social, and economic success of the descendants of enslaved Americans.

However, let us not forget, we recognize that we still have a long way to go to correct historic--historic--inequities in HBCU funding.

As a graduate of Fisk University, I am proud to Chair this first hearing to exclusively examine the State of these vital institutions since ...

HBCUs have been at the very heart of addressing our Nation's longstanding education and racial equity failures.