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The election of Vice President and Howard University alumna Kamala Harris has put historically Black colleges and universities in the spotlight recently.

But while “HBCU” might not be a household name in Minnesota, students and graduates of these 107 schools represent a thriving culture and network, especially in the southern United States.

Some of Minnesota’s leaders, including Melvin Carter — St. Paul’s first Black mayor — are alumni of HBCUs.

On Tuesday, host Angela Davis was joined by Carter and three other local graduates of historically Black colleges and universities to talk about their experiences attending schools created for Black students — and the importance of these institutions today.

Howard University shaped Kamala Harris' path to political heights

The Living Legacy — Black Colleges in the 21st Century

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Host Angela Davis is joined by four local graduates of historically Black colleges and universities to talk about their experiences attending schools created for Black students — and the importance of these institutions today.

St. Paul mayor, local alums share experiences of historically Black colleges, universities

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