Friend,

As UNCF observes its 80th anniversary and America approaches a critical election, we must seize this opportunity to ensure that HBCUs get the support they need to continue their success and grow their impact.

HBCUs fuel economic progress and grow America’s middle class.

Yet, despite everything HBCUs and their graduates do for the economy of this country, and despite record levels of enrollment, we can’t support them.

We need more dormitories, more classrooms, more faculty and modern facilities to address the growing demand.

We need your vote to elect officials from the White House to the state and local levels who will provide the funding HBCUs must have to not only survive—but thrive.

The future of HBCUs is on the line in this election. Nov. 5 is approaching fast, and it's crucial that we vote for and elect leaders who will pledge to strengthen HBCU infrastructure, safety and student life.

Our elected leaders determine how HBCUs are funded. Our elected leaders decide whether HBCUs can thrive.

We must use our votes to demand equity in education.

Please, join us and make a plan to vote on November 5.

With our voices raised, we can ensure the future of HBCUs remains bright. "A mind is a terrible thing to waste"^® – and so is a vote.

UNCF