As the country reflects on the advances made in the 60 years since the historic Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, the National Urban League Washington Bureau released a report that moves the discussion beyond equal access to educational opportunity, to greater parity for Black students in college achievement and completion. The report examines the characteristics of the typical Black college student—including social differences, financial aid challenges and educational needs that impact their enrollment, achievement and completion. Recommendations are made for an integrated approach to improving outcomes, including reforms to federal financial aid programs and other supports that can help improve access, retention and completion.
