Historically Black Colleges and Universities have a very long history that begins before the abolition of slavery in the United States. But they are remaining key institutions of higher learning for African Americans. Read about some of HBCUs and the important role they play even in modern society.

Having already painted American icons from rapper Notorious B.I.G. to the King of Pop over the course of his career, New York-based artist Kehinde Wiley will now be painting the most recent president of the United States - Barack Obama.