The U.S. Department of Education has announced a historic shift in funding priorities, directing extensive resources towards Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) while simultaneously cutting grants for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and other minority-serving colleges. Recent decisions by the Trump administration have led to almost $500 million being redirected to HBCUs, following a controversial cancellation of grants which impacted numerous Hispanic-serving and minority-serving institutions across the country. These funding cuts, amounting to $350 million, have particularly affected colleges in California, Texas, and Alaska, raising concerns about the long-term impact on educational opportunities for students of color. Education advocates, including organizations like UNCF, have applauded the increased support for HBCUs, while lamenting the adverse effects on institutions serving Latino and Indigenous student populations.