The state’s first bipartisan HBCU caucus is urging state lawmakers to allocate more funds to South Carolina’s historically Black colleges and universities This past week, the caucus was advocating at the State House for improvements to these institutions. Rep. Heather Bauer, a Richland County Democrat and caucus member, has concerns about the current condition of the state’s HBCUs, saying, “Frankly we should be embarrassed by our state’s HBCUs and this caucus was formed to help resolve that.” The caucus is requesting additional funding from the state’s Higher Education Subcommittee to address longstanding resource gaps. Leaders from several of the state’s
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