An analysis of enrollment and endowment data finds wide disparities among 102 historically Black colleges and universities and a further divide between private, public institutions.

Morgan State University's partnership with Modern States will provide free college courses to high school students to help ease admission, costs.

Alabama A&M University, Howard University, Morgan State University, and Prairie View A&M University will get the grants, which are part of the company's broader $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative launched in June 2020.

The Act would give institutions a historic boost in updating infrastructure and building critical pathways for students.