The Historically Black Colleges and Universities organization brings together students, parents, and community leaders to help young minds excel beyond the classroom through networking, service, and scholarship support.

Designer Brands Inc., parent company of Designer Shoe Warehouse or DSW, is set to pour $2 million dollars to help Michigan’s first and only historically Black college.

The debate over which is better -- historically Black colleges and universities and or predominately White institutions -- used to be a big discussion in the Black community. But it is important to understand why HBCUs exist. Watch the full report to learn more