This article seeks to point out a discourse history of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in higher education, to explore the question, “Who is framing the narrative of HBCUs?” The article argues that a Western lens has framed the discussion surrounding HBCUs and points out the discursive history that propagates a “deficit” rhetoric. The article concludes with a discussion of how using an African cosmological lens can aid in excavating what communal meanings may be associated with HBCUs. It is the author’s hope that an exploration of “experience” aids others in finding ways to reframe how we think and subsequently talk about HBCUs.
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