Class is in session at HBCU Early College Prep, New York City’s first high school dedicated to preparing students for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Located in Jamaica, Queens, the school officially opened on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, and Delaware State University President (DSU) Dr. Tony Allen, according to a news release from the Mayor’s Office. The school launched in partnership with DSU and welcomed its inaugural class of 100 students, marking the start of a transformative academic year. “There’s just not enough exposure to HBCUs across the country,”
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