<p>I have never visited Duke, but I can tell you about WashU.
Regarding your question, I think WashU has a very strong black community. One of my friends is president of the Association of Black Students, which seems to be quite active and cohesive, and many academic leaders and role models on the WashU faculty/staff are black. Our current student body president is also black. </p>
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<p>according to [Rankings</a> | Facts | Washington University in St. Louis](<a href=“University Facts - Washington University in St. Louis”>University Facts - Washington University in St. Louis)</p>
<p>Just a few details, and I apologize if they don’t seem relevant to your question. Perhaps, be more specific as to what aspect of “community” you are inquiring about, then I can offer more pointed information. </p>
<p>And you could perhaps ask the database of WashU students available to answer questions about student life as well. On Facebook, search for the Group “WashU Bear Buddies 2009-2010.” There is a list of students in every major/extracurricular so they might be able to offer more information!</p>
<p>Best,
zenith</p>