03/01/2025
It is with deep sorrow that we join the nation in mourning the passing of our nation's 39th President, Jimmy Carter. President Carter leaves behind an extraordinary legacy that is a privilege to be forever remembered.
A champion of justice, equality, and civil rights, President Carter was a staunch advocate for the African American community, higher education, and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). We are grateful for his remarkable leadership.
During his leadership, he became the first U.S. president to issue an executive order specifically addressing historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Since President Carter issued his executive order in 1980, every president has followed suit, issuing an executive order on HBCUs. Executive Order 12232 directed the Secretary of Education “to implement a Federal Initiative aimed at significantly increasing the participation of historically Black colleges and universities in federally sponsored programs.”
Beyond his presidency and advocacy for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), President Carter continued his commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, and health equity through the Carter Center. His unwavering dedication and unwavering commitment to making the world and the United States a better place are truly appreciated and will forever be etched in the hearts of us at HCF.
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