P.O. Box 1385, New London, CT 06320
Tax exempt under IRS code 501(C)3
| About Us |
| HBCA was founded in 1992 by a group of HBCU alumni employed in and around New London, CT. The groups goal was to promote higher education with an emphasis on HBCUs. Our most popular
activity is the annual Historically Black college tour conducted each year during NLHS April break.
Students of all nationalities are welcome.
College Tour 2022 |
Misconceptions about HBCA & HBCUs Only African Americans can attend the College tour This is not true. The tour and all programs are open to any students. Our members do not descriminate. Students of all nationalities in the New London area has participated in this program. The tour is too exclusive because we only visit HBCUs The inception of this program came about when members discovered young people in the area had no knowledge of HBCUs. In actuality the school system was being exclusive by not at least carrying HBCU catalogs in their library. The tour has included at least one Traditional White University since 2015. A random sample of a select number of HBCUs and non-HBCUs revealed the following statistics: Average percentage of African American students at HBCUs: 85% Average percentage of Caucasian American students at HBCUs: 8% Average percentage of African American students at a traditional White University: 6% Average percentage of Caucasian American students at a traditional White University: 73%
2019 Morrill Scholarship Recipient The 2019 Justin Morrill scholarship recipient is Shawn Brooks from New London Science & Technology Magnet High School. Shawn will be attending the Morehouse University in Atlanta, GA starting the Fall 2019. For details on how to apply to HBCA's scholarship application click here.
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Members On The Move HBCA members received local and national recognition for outstanding community service. On October 23, 2015 HBCA's president Vouise Fonville was recognized by 100 Men of Color during a Black Tie Gala in Hartford Connecticut. On November 1, 2015 HBCA's Vice President Ray Malone received the Role Model Award by the Newport County NAACP. In February 2016 Sandra Richardson, Secretary was selected as a Daily Point of Light honoree. The Daily Point of Light Award celebrates the power of an individual to spark change and improve the world. On April 29, 2016 Ray Malone received the Men Who Make A Difference Award by the Newport Women's Resource Center.
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Gussie PattersonNov 10, 1957 - Oct 8, 2019HBCA Members mourn the passing of long time member Gussie Patterson. Gussie was employed at General Dynamics Electric Boat as a Workers Comp Supervisor. She also served as HBCA Treasurer for many years. She loved working with students and chaperoned the college tour for many years. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Grambling University in Louisiana, Master od Science degree from Northwestern and was an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. She will be missed but not forgotten. |
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Contributors The Historically Black College tour is made possible through the support and contributions of the following organizations and individuals. This list consist of past and present contributors:
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