Kamala Harris proposes a $60 billion investment in HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges)

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Ian Sams @IanSams 10m
@KamalaHarris proposes a $60 billion investment in HBCUs, with unique focus on STEM education and economic opportunities in tech. Also outlines $12 billion plan for Black entrepreneurs and businesses. All aimed at ending the racial wealth gap. https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/26/politics/kamala-harris-black-higher-education-business/index.html

____The California Democrat wants to invest $60 billion in science, technology, engineering and math education at HBCUs. Harris, who graduated in 1986, references her formative college years on the campaign trail, frequently initiating the "H-U... You know!" chant across the campaign trail.

In 2016, the US Department of Education found African American students received about 8% of all STEM bachelor's degrees and only 4.5% of STEM doctorates. In 2011, the department found that just 6% of the STEM workforce was black.

"With access to proper resources, HBCUs and other MSIs (minority serving institutions) can be hubs of activity for STEM research and learning." The fact sheet added that "we can create a pipeline for ensuring that Black Americans are leading the research and entrepreneurship to grow our innovation economy and participate in the wealth that it generates."

Harris also pledged to work with Congress to create a $12 billion capital grant and technical support program, to facilitate startup minority small businesses. Part of her entrepreneurial plan involves student loan debt forgiveness for Pell grant recipients who start businesses that operate for three years in disadvantaged communities.

In her policy rollout, Harris also expanded on a teacher pay plan she unveiled in March, proposing an additional $2.5 billion to support HBCU programs that train black teachers...


read more: https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/26/politics/kamala-harris-black-higher-education-business/index.html

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