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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity is revolutionizing the approach to addressing increasingly complex cyber threats. As the demand for expertise in both AI and cybersecurity grows, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have a unique opportunity to develop programs that equip students to meet these evolving challenges. This paper presents a strategic roadmap for the development of AI in Cybersecurity programs at HBCUs, highlighting interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning, adversarial defense, explainability, ethical leadership, and diversity. Drawing on a comprehensive review of existing literature, this roadmap provides a flexible framework that can adapt to rapid technological advancements and the dynamic needs of the industry. By implementing this roadmap, HBCUs can create programs that not only provide students with the necessary technical skills but also cultivate the leadership, ethical understanding, and adversarial defense strategies required to shape the future landscape of cybersecurity.