This manuscript focuses on the role of Black megachurches in addressing the historical educational exclusion that continues to affect Black students' college access. Secondary data analysis of semistructured qualitative interviews with 27 church and ministry leaders of three Black megachurches in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. uncovered how Black megachurches and their leaders create a college-going culture. Findings reveal how Black megachurches and their leaders, although aware of systemic inequalities, employ community cultural wealth (Yosso, 2005) to promote Black student college access. This analysis illuminates the significance of applying critical frameworks for recognizing and understanding how capital within Black communities is employed to disrupt systemic oppression, create a college-going culture, and effect educational change for Black students.
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