Amid Anti-DEI Efforts, National Park Service Preserves History With $10.7M In Grants To Support HBCUs

In a significant move to preserve the rich and storied heritage of HBCUs, the National Park Service has announced an allocation of $10.67 million in grants to 11 diverse institutions. These funds, aimed at restoring and maintaining historic structures on HBCU campuses, represent a critical investment in the preservation of these vital educational and cultural landmarks. The grants, which will support 15 restoration projects, come from the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). Established in 1977, the HPF’s mission is to identify and revitalize structures deemed “historically significant and physically threatened.” This...