Stand and prosper is the first authoritative history in decades of black colleges and universities in america it tells the story of educational institutions that offered and continue to offer african americans a unique opportunity to transcend the legacy of slavery while also bearing its burden henry drewry and humphrey doermann present an up to date and comprehensive assessment of their past present and possible future. By henry n drewry humphrey doermann data of the paperback book stand and prosper private black stand and prosper private black colleges and their students by henry n drewry humphrey doermann paperback details see also ebook kindle details see also ebook kindle details see also kindle ausgabe details see also ebook kindle isbn 978 0 691 11632 7 . The college consensus ranking of the best historically black colleges and universities has a broader purpose than finding the hbcus most praised by published rankings and student reviews its also an essential tool for students looking for a college or university that will best fit their needs whether they are looking for a supportive and inclusive community a challenging and uplifting . These historically black colleges and universities were compared only with one another for these rankings to be on the list a school must be currently designated by the us department of . Top 10 historically black colleges and universities around 25 of black doctorate recipients earned a bachelors degree from an hbcu according to the national science foundation