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Scholars Reveal Gaping Black/White Wealth Disparity in D.C.
The typical White household in Washington, D.C., in 2013 and 2014 had a net worth of $284,000 — a whopping 81 times greater than that of the typical Black household in the city, according to the report “The Color of Wealth in the Nation’s Capital.”
Students
More Anti-Black Graffiti Found on Eastern Michigan Campus
YPSILANTI, Mich. ― More anti-black graffiti has been discovered on the Eastern Michigan University campus. The university says the graffiti was discovered Monday spray-painted on the exterior of Ford Hall. It says the graffiti was immediately removed. The Ann Arbor News reports university President Jim Smith said in a message emailed to the campus community […]
African-American
Cultural Issues ‘Trump’ Economic Issues for Many White Voters
According to a recent study, 72 percent of likely voters supporting Donald Trump, in particular White evangelical Protestants (74 percent), say that the nation has gotten progressively worse since the 1950s.
Students
Anthropology Professor Uncovers Birthplace of Inspiration for Uncle Tom’s Cabin
An anthropology professor has discovered a small Maryland town as the likely birthplace of Josiah Henson, the alleged inspiration behind the classic novel.
Faculty & Staff
Black Doctoral Network Helping Scholars Feel at Home
More than 400 participants from various academic disciplines, spent the weekend networking and sharing their research at the 4th Annual Black Doctoral Network Conference (BDN).
Students
Fraternity Chapter in Arkansas Suspended After Blackface Photo Surfaces
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. ― An Arkansas fraternity chapter has been suspended and one of its members expelled after a photo surfaced of the fraternity member wearing apparent blackface. The Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity suspended its chapter at the University of Central Arkansas on Saturday after learning about the photo. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the […]
Students
Report Underscores Racial, Class Disparities in College Degree Attainment
The figures the clearinghouse released Thursday reveal a stark reality that frustrates efforts to contravene the notion that “demography is destiny” when it comes to college degree attainment.
Students
Study Finds Black Youth Interest in Technology Growing
The majority of African Americans between the ages of 11-17 are self-reportedly confident about their computer skills, about half say that they want to learn how build their own website, and a third want to learn how to code.
Students
No Surge Seen in High School Seniors’ Science Proficiency
Racial and gender gaps in science proficiency have narrowed modestly amid overall improvements at the 4th and 8th grade levels since 2009, but not much change has taken place among high school seniors.
African-American
HBCUs are America’s National Treasures
Many of the historic buildings and sites on HBCU campuses have deteriorated over the years and are at risk of being lost completely if not preserved and protected.
Leadership & Policy
Stakeholders Cite Leadership Instability, Finances as HBCUs’ Greatest Challenges
Historically Black colleges and universities leaders reflected on the past and future of the HBCU community at the annual HBCU Week conference, held in Arlington, Va.
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Expert: Non-Whites Must Flex Growing Political Muscle Now
Based on longstanding efforts to squelch their voice at the polls, people of color in the U.S. must prepare for the political power they stand to gain through population increase—or risk being ruled by a White minority.
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