Heritage and historically black universities (HBUs): the view from Fort Hare

Human Sciences Research Council

doi:10.14749/32869229

July 2, 2026Open Access

Heritage and historically black universities (HBUs): the view from Fort Hare

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Key Points

The aim is to explore the concept of heritage as it relates to historically black universities, particularly the University of Fort Hare.
Analyzing historical contexts and their influence on heritage perceptions at HBUs
Discussing different interpretations and definitions of heritage in educational settings
Heritage is a complex and debatable concept that varies across different historical contexts.
The historical background of HBUs significantly shapes how heritage is conceptualized and utilized.

Implication

Explores heritage in historically black universities, highlighting its significance at Fort Hare and its implications.

Abstract

This paper is about "heritage" in the context of historically black universities (HBUs) and especially the University of Fort Hare. While the inverted commas will be omitted henceforth, they should be imagined throughout, because heritage is a debatable concept. It is difficult to define precisely. This article suggests how history in itself moulds and influences the ways in which heritage is used, or not used.

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Heritage and historically black universities (HBUs): the view from Fort Hare

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Heritage and historically black universities (HBUs): the view from Fort Hare

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