Is it okay for a white person to attend an HBCU?

Backstory: I am a white male. I live in the US South region. I have been looking to take college classes. I live close to a school called Jackson State Univeristy, which is an HBCU (historically black college/university).

My question is, is it “okay” for a white person to attend a college such as this? Would it be considered “cultural appropriation” for me to go here? I really looked into the school, and they have a great reputation for the subject I want to major in. Would it be offensive for me to attend?

This is a serious question, and I mean no offense by it. I would really appreciate some insight, especially from African-American SWeep perspectives. What is your take on Caucasian students attending HBCUs?

Thank you so much in advance for all the help!

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TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart · 22-25, F

Why didn’t you just Google the percentage of white students accepted at HBCU? 🤦🏿‍♀️ If they got accepted, it’s acceptable for you too.

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Thank you, I did. I am aware that they CAN go, i was asking more along the lines, is it offensive to do so? Is it considered like cultural appropriation?

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TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart · 22-25, F

@SW-User I wouldn’t say so.

TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart · 22-25, F

@SW-User Obviously if a black school accepts you, there’s no appropriation going on. You were granted permission to be there

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Thank you for the insight!
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