Two years ago, Tom Joyner formally launched his idea for HBCUs Online, a concept that would bring distance learning to HBCU campuses and potential students. The promise then was “a process that would see students from registration to graduation.”

Then, I thought it was a good idea, but not great. I thought that while reaching out to minority students for online learning was a smart business move, I wasn’t sure if it was the right way to increase enrollment at HBCUs. And I certainly didn’t think it was the most awesome way to ensure students a solid path to graduating.

He disagreed.

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