B uttet Sugat Sweet potatoes, flour and � For most of us,
they're only ingredients. But for Mary Mcleod Bethune, who
founded Bethune-Cookman College by selling sweet potato pies,
these rommon staples Were the maIQngs of a great <=OIIege-and
a great fUture-for Black people.
F Onowing Mary Bethune's recipe for success, Black co1leges and
1 universities are making the most of the talent, intelligence and
determination of thousands of students. In this unique environ­
ment. students are encouraged to fully express an of their abilities.
As scholars. Athletes. MusicianS. Leaders. At Black co1leges, there
is no ceiling on achievement; no goal is too far-fetched
A nd from the graduate classroom to the corporate conference
room, that spirit of resourcefulness and achievement is a lasting
benefit to the graduates of Black colleges and those who live and
work with them. Is it any wonder that, though they enroll only
16% of Black college students, Black, colleges produce 37% of
all Black college graduates?
W hen you're considering colleges, why not consider the ones that
gave us Martin Luther I<ing, J[, Thurgood Marshall and Andrew
\bung? If you're out to make something spedal of your life, Black
colleges can really get you cooking,
AMERIClrS BlACK COLLEGES
ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH TO GO?
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