The Department of Education is redirecting nearly $500 million to historically Black and tribal colleges and universities, despite the Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate any sign of race-conscious policymaking in other parts of the government.
“The Department has carefully scrutinized our federal grants, ensuring that taxpayers are not funding racially discriminatory programs but those programs which promote merit and excellence in education,” Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a statement. “The Trump Administration will use every available tool to meaningfully advance educational outcomes and ensure every American has the opportunity to succeed in life.”
