Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, have played an important role in enriching the lives of not just African Americans, but our entire country.

When it comes to helping make the country strong, we in Congress have an important role to play.

During the days of segregation, there was not a place of higher learning for African Americans. They were simply not welcome in many of the traditional schools. And from this backward policy grew the network of historical black colleges and universities.

I'm there on all the social networking sites, as it plays an important role.

'Revelations' is one of the most important pieces to the African American arts. It assesses the hope and despair of a people and overcoming the struggle with our faith.

We must never forget that Black History is American History. The achievements of African Americans have contributed to our nation's greatness.