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To fully understand the intricacies of historic underfunding of HBCUs, and the various bipartisan avenues to correct these issues, it is important to explore state-specific case studies. This second brief of the three-part series will explore systemic underfunding of HBCUs in Maryland, and their attempts to correct these challenges, first through the courts and then through legislation. Maryland was one of the first states to reach such a monumental agreement in the sustainability of HBCUs.