Rachel Jeantel: Best Colleges For African Americans

By Jobs & Hire Staff Reporter | Jul 16, 2013 10:02 PM EDT

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Rachel Jeantel had been offered a full scholarship by radio host Tom Joyner in his radio show in the morning. But what are the top colleges for Rachel Jeantel?

Jeantel was defending her friend Trayvon Martin over her conversation with him on his last night on earth. However, due to her inability to read, she lost much of her credibility to the jurors who acquitted George Zimmerman. Juror B37 even commented that she was not a good witness for the case.

Jeantel, though she was unable to read, did not choose to retaliate at the lawyer, citing her faith saying, "Don West is lucky I'm a Christian."

"The only reason I have not said anything to Don West is because my parents have taught me better." The jury's not guilty verdict made her feel "disappointed, upset, angry, questioning, and mad."

The radio show host felt really touched by her bravery to take the stand. He told her, "I will help you get tutors to get you out of high school, tutors to help you pass the SAT, and I will give you a full-ride scholarship to any HBCU (historically black colleges or universities) you'd like."

After 19-year-old Jeantel said "thank you" to the offer, perhaps she will be aiming for one of the top colleges for African Americans. The best colleges for African American students include Spelman College, Howard University, Morehouse College, Hampton University, and Fisk University.

During the Tom Joyner Morning Show, she had expressed that she would like to be involved in law enforcement, possibly due to the lack of justice given to her beloved friend.

The best colleges for law enforcement include Boston University, American University, University of Georgia, Pennsylvania State University, and Villanova University.

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