Skylar Wilson, a student at Howard University, is shocked by the gender disparity in enrollment, where only 25% of students are men, primarily Black men. This trend is not isolated to Howard; it reflects a broader decline in Black male participation in four-year colleges, especially within HBCUs, where their representation has fallen from 38% to 26% since 1976. Economic obstacles, school discipline issues, and negative societal messages contribute to this crisis, raising concerns about the future of economic mobility and wealth generation for Black men in America.
"If we are serious about reducing race gaps in economic opportunity, household wealth, et cetera, then our attention should be squarely focused on economic outcomes for Black boys and men - period."
"The number of Black men attending four-year colleges has plummeted across the board. H.B.C.U.s reflect this decline, with Black men now accounting for only 26 percent of students."
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