HBCUs are a living legacy and have made countless contributions to history. Their stories are evident on the campuses, from the historic buildings, traditions, stories, and photographs which have been meticulously maintained by each HBCU. We are excited to celebrate their histories, hear their stories, and shine a light on the need to continue the preservation work being done on these campuses with a video series, HBCU History in Photos. Follow us as we hear from three HBCUs – Jackson University, Prairie View A&M University, and Morgan State University – each with a unique story memorialized in photography. This series is brought to you in collaboration with the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and Getty Images.

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In the second installment of the series, HBCU History in Photos, Prairie View A&M University Archivist Phyllis Earles talks about her work to document her school’s history through photos. This series is brought to you in collaboration with the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and Getty Images. 📷: Getty Images HBCU Collection Prairie View A&M University Special Collections and Archives Department 

In the third installment of the series, HBCU History in Photos, Jackson State University Archivist Darlita R. Ballard talks about her school’s major historic moments that have been captured on film through the decades. This series is brought to you in collaboration with the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and Getty Images.  📷: Getty Images HBCU Collection https://www.gettyimages.com/corporate… Jackson State University

In the fourth installment of the series, HBCU History in Photos, Morgan State University Design Professor of Practice Dale Glenwood Green talks about the school’s efforts to preserve its historic buildings. This series is brought to you in collaboration with the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and Getty Images. 📷: Getty Images HBCU Collection Morgan State University School of Architecture & Planning

In the past week, we’ve seen the importance of preserving HBCUs’ visual history for today’s students and generations to come. Today on HBCU History in Photos, we are featuring photos depicting the rich history and culture of HBCUs. Students can get involved in preserving visual history through careers in the arts, including Archivist, Director of Photography, Photographer, Data Manager, Photo Editor, Researcher, and Production Manager, as well as careers related to historic preservation, including architecture, preservation, history, archaeology, museums specialists, and more. Visitwww.achp.gov/hpworkforcedevelopment and www.gettyimages.com/workwithus

This series is brought to you in collaboration with the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and Getty Images.

Stay tuned in the coming months to hear from more HBCUs.