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Despite Stellar Record, OSU Pushes Onward
When it comes to diversity, access and inclusion â both at the undergraduate and graduate level â The Ohio State University (OSU) has consistently been leading the way.
Sports
NBA Icon Isiah Thomas Inspires Others to Support HBCUs
Isiah Thomas, a two-time NBA champion, is encouraging community members to support historically Black colleges and universities through a new partnership with Florida Memorial University (FMU) in Miami Gardens.
Students
Scholars, Students React to Removal of âSilent Samâ at UNC
While University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill officials called the protestersâ actions âunlawful and dangerousâ â sparking backlash â some UNC students, faculty and other community members were elated about the statueâs removal.
African-American
Aretha Franklin: Entertainment Genius, Feminist and Social Activist
While not overtly political, Aretha Franklin was astute to the power of her platform and used her voice for more than just belting out songs and entertaining audiences. She was a proud and strong advocate for the Black community, in particular, Black women.
African-American
Scholars Remember the âQueen of Soulâ Aretha Franklin
The academic world took to social media and other venues yesterday to remember a legendary artist who transformed music with her soulful and bold lyrics and strident support for civil rights.
African-American
New Research Center at Prairie View A&M Focuses on Marginalized Communities
Dr. Fred A. Bonner II is on a mission to dispel the notion that âgood scholarshipâ â particularly research on African-American and other minority populations â can only be done at elite predominantly White institutions.
African-American
Kevin Hart Partners with Programs to Give 18 Students Scholarships
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart has partnered with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) to help 18 KIPP students earn a college degree, including two Lincoln University students: sophomore Marjani Walton and senior Alexys Smith. The 18 scholarship award recipients were chosen based on their academic and personal accomplishments. [âŚ]
African-American
Black Lives Matter Leader Joins Faculty at Prescott College
Patrisse Cullors, the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network is joining the faculty of the Social Justice and Community Organizing program at Prescott College,  a small liberal arts college in Arizona. Cullors, an activist, artist, educator and the author of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir will serve as [âŚ]
African-American
HBCUs and PBIs Usher in New Era of Cybersecurity
As a high demand for skilled laborers in cybersecurity and information technology continues â and concerns surge about the nationâs national security â historically Black colleges and universities and predominantly Black institutions have stepped up to train their students for the jobs of the future.
Students
Arcadia Universityâs Black Alumni Launch Travel Scholarship Program
The Black Alumni Association of Arcadia University (BAAAU) recently launched a travel scholarship program after finding that, this year, only 6.5 percent of African-American students participated in the universityâs flagship travel experience called âPreview,â according to BAAAU president Aliyah Abraham. BAAAUâs scholarship program will work with the Act 101/Gateway to Success program to financially support [âŚ]
African-American
Congressman and Former Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums Dies
Former Oakland mayor, Ronald V. Dellums, died Monday of prostate cancer at the age of 82. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, confirmed the death Monday morning, according to the San Jose Mercury News. âIt is with deep sadness that I can confirm the passing of a great warrior and statesman, Congressman Ron Dellums,â Lee said in a [âŚ]
African-American
Is the Black Man the Bogeyman in the Ivory Tower?
Even after establishing credibility and capability, some Black males in higher education are still likely to face being shelved into stereotypical categories. This creates an uncomfortable equation wherein capable talent must prove to their environments that they are not the bogeyman.
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