The document discusses the need for a Black Scholars Floor to help support black students and increase their graduation rates. It notes that only 36.6% of black freshmen graduated within 6 years according to IEA data. The floor would provide black students with an academic community and support system to help them succeed academically and graduate, as many black students feel they are viewed through a racial lens that undermines their abilities. The floor aims to not only boost academics but also provide a supportive community and increase retention and graduation rates for black students.