College Choices Among African American Students

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The book explores the evolution of educational choices for African American students since the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education case, focusing on the factors influencing their decisions to attend predominantly white institutions (PWIs) versus historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It investigates the persistent academic achievement gap and low graduation rates, utilizing interviews with faculty, staff, and African American students at UW-Whitewater. While the study did not uncover the root causes of these issues, it emphasized financial challenges as a significant factor affecting retention and graduation rates.