As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, Americans wonder about the fate of America. What will happen when President Trump gets sworn into office? How will it affect Americans? More specifically, how will his presidency impact minorities in America?
On the campaign trail, Trump’s comments aimed at minorities led many to worry about how his time as president could become a step back for diversity in America. So what could this mean for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) and Hispanic-serving institutions (HSI)? Looking at his proposed ideas and policies, here are some ways that these institutions could be affected once Trump takes office.
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While campaigning, Hilary Clinton discussed ideas for helping HBCUs and HSIs. For one thing, she wanted to make college more affordable for students, especially minorities and others who struggled to pay for college without federal funding. She discussed her support for these colleges and how she would work to help them thrive.
Trump, however, did not discuss any specific plans for HBCUs or HSIs. Although he mentioned creating programs that would allow disadvantaged students to attend any school, he never explicitly addressed colleges and universities that cater to students from diverse backgrounds.
Comments made on the campaign trail have led people to believe that Trump doesn’t understand the needs of minorities in America, including colleges that serve them. Without a plan and a lack of knowledge concerning predominantly Black and Latino communities, it’s no wonder that people feel that Trump won’t be offering his support for minority-serving institutions.
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