INGLEWOOD – The Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) hosted the National College Resource Foundation’s Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caravan Tour at Morningside High School on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, providing students with life-changing opportunities for higher education.
Approximately 400 juniors and seniors participated in this transformative event, engaging directly with admissions representatives from over 20 prestigious HBCUs. All attendees had the opportunity to apply onsite, resulting in 149 students being accepted on the spot, with many also receiving scholarship offers. This milestone underscores IUSD’s commitment to ensuring students have direct access to higher education pathways.
“This event was more than just a college fair, it was a gateway to opportunity,” said Dr. James Morris, County Administrator for IUSD. “Seeing 149 students receive immediate college acceptances and knowing that hundreds more took a step toward their future was truly inspiring. We remain committed to providing these transformational experiences that empower our students to reach their fullest potential.”
The event was met with enthusiasm from students, families, and district leaders, who celebrated each milestone and encouraged students to pursue their academic dreams. As IUSD continues its mission to support college and career readiness, events like the HBCU Caravan Tour serve as a testament to the district’s dedication to student success.
The caravan tour is part of the Black College Expo that was held on the grounds of SoFi Stadium on February 1.
The expo is a vital platform that provides a unique opportunity for students, particularly those from underrepresented communities, to connect with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), as well as other institutions of higher learning. I will discuss the importance of the Expo in the area and how it has been making a positive impact on the lives of students and families in the region.
The Black College Expo was founded in 1999 by Dr. Theresa Price, a renowned educator and advocate for higher education. The expo was created to address the growing concern about the lack of diversity in higher education and to provide a platform for students from underrepresented communities to access information and resources about HBCUs and other colleges and universities. The expo’s primary purpose is to promote higher education, career opportunities, and cultural awareness among African American students, as well as students from other underrepresented groups.
Inglewood Councilwoman Dionne Faulk attended the Honda Battle of the Bands which followed the Black College Expo and spoke on the great energy at all of the events.
“We had over 30,000 students attend and apply for scholarship opportunities at the schools and a lot of times they are accepted on the spot which is a great opportunity for our Inglewood Unified School District students,” said Faulk.
