The Challenge for Black Colleges

http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/best-colleges/2009/08/19/the-challenge-for-black-colleges.html

Historically black colleges and universities are facing new and old struggles in this day and age. What additional problems do these institutes face?

Racial Gap in Testing Sees Shift by Region

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/15/education/15educ.html?scp=6&sq=education&st=cse

Black students have made important academic gains in several Southern states over two decades, while in some Northern states, black achievement has improved more slowly than white achievement, or has even declined. Do you believe the student location has anything to do with their achievement? Why or why not?