Taraji P. Henson and Chris Paul have been appointed to a presidential advisory board on historically Black colleges and universities. The actor and NBA baller are among nine men and women on the board chosen by President Joe Biden himself. HBCU Presidents from several schools and presidents in the business world will also be a part of the board to help further the cause of HBCUs across the country. The White House has committed $5.8 billion to HBCUs.