A recommendation is made by the presidents and chancellor of the four historically Black colleges and universities in Maryland that the goal of racial equality requiring the education of larger numbers of Blacks at all levels of higher education in a wide variety of fields--undergraduate, graduate, and professional--be kept at the forefront of the plans of the state. Statistics are cited to support the contention that proportionately more whites than Blacks have attended or completed college. A five-point approach to higher education in Maryland is urged: (1) A statewide plan for educational equality should be developed. (2) Predominately Black institutions should be viewed and treated in their proper role as positive features of the statewide system and as contributors to the racial equality goals of the state and the federal government. (3) Affirmative action programs should be strengthened in the predominately white institutions so they may make a greater contribution to equality at all levels. (4) The statewide plan should not only move vigorously to enhance the Black institutions and desegregate the predominately white institutions, but it should also encourage cooperative relationships among these historically Black and white institutions. (5) The predominately Black institutions are leaders in this endeavor and should be encouraged to help their white counterparts. (LBH)