### Question
How does the law define historically Black college or university?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 9843*, **historically Black college or university** is defined as:

> given the term “part B institution” in section 1061(2) of title 20.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9843*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 105-COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II-HEAD START PROGRAMS**

