Roland S. Martin
January 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Sometimes You Have to Bring Things to an End. Roland Martin Delivers Hard Truth on Barber-Scotia
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Key Takeaways
- 1The harsh reality facing historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) came into sharp focus when Barber-Scotia College President Chris Ray ...
- 2In his emotional video message, President Ray, the 20th president of the college, spoke with transparency about the dire financial situation.
- 3The numbers tell a sobering story.
- 4This situation demands a difficult but necessary conversation about the future of struggling institutions.
- 5The reality is that continuing to pour money into Barber-Scotia is like throwing resources into a sinkhole.
Overview
The harsh reality facing historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) came into sharp focus when Barber-Scotia College President Chris Ray released a desperate video plea, announcing that the institution had completely run out of money. Founded in 1867 and located on nearly 30 acres in northeast Charlotte, this Presbyterian institution has been struggling for more than two decades, losing its accreditation in 2004 and facing an uphill battle ever since.
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