Teacher education preparation programs provide the nation with its teachers. Education major and teacher shortages have been recorded and demonstrate a potential deficit between the number of American students and certified teachers, particularly with regard to Black American students and teachers. A further deficiency is noted among Black American teacher candidates who attend historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Thus, this chapter (1) identifies the historical evolution of African American teachers, (2) examines the role of teacher education preparation programs at historically Black colleges and universities, and (3) highlights the significance of community-based strategies to improve student interest in HBCU teacher education preparation programs.