President Trump’s Bold Action for HBCUs Is a Win for the American Dream

Frank Murphy ,  May 16, 2025

Originally Published by Townhall

As a former professional athlete in the National Football League, I know the power of opportunity. I know what it means to rise, fight through adversity, and beat the odds stacked against you. That’s the promise of America — and it’s the very promise that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have kept alive for generations. Today, under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, that promise is being renewed, protected, and empowered in historic ways.

This month, President Trump doubled down on his unwavering support for HBCUs by taking new executive action to promote innovation, excellence, and self-determination at these treasured institutions. As someone who’s been in both locker rooms and boardrooms and who proudly serves on the front lines of the America First Policy Institute’s (AFPI) Athletes for America initiative, I see this not just as a policy win but as a defining moment for the soul of our country.

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