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Section: Demographics
African-American
Civil Rights Pioneer and A&T Four Member Joseph McNeil Dies at 83
McNeil was 17 when he and his dormitory floormates decided to challenge segregation at the downtown Greensboro Woolworth's store.
September 4, 2025
Demographics
Higher Ed Joins March on Wall Street to Defend DEI Programs
Thursday's "March on Wall Street" drew higher ed advocates, transforming the demonstration into a convergence of campus and community activism.
August 28, 2025
Demographics
Gen Z Adults Show Declining Wellbeing as Students Thrive, New Survey Reveals
Study highlights concerning disparities that could impact college enrollment and success.
August 26, 2025
African-American
Sharpton Calls for March on Wall Street, Warns of 'Giants' in Fiery Howard University Sermon
The civil rights leader announced that thousands of demonstrators will converge on New York's financial district for a March on Wall Street.
August 24, 2025
Demographics
Most States Fail to Adequately Support Newly-Arrived Immigrant Students, New Report Finds
No state earns above C+ grade in comprehensive assessment of newcomer student policies.
August 21, 2025
From the Magazine
America's $1.7 Trillion Moral Crisis: A Searing Indictment of Higher Education’s Broken Promise
Dr. Jamal Watson’s treatment of the crisis as a civil rights issue is both compelling and necessary. He documents how Black students graduate with significantly more debt than their white peers, with Black women facing the heaviest burden.
August 11, 2025
Latinx
Excelencia Recognizes 12 Programs Advancing Latino Student Success in Higher Education
National organization highlights evidence-based practices across associate, bachelor's, graduate levels and community organizations.
August 7, 2025
African-American
"Not Like Us" and Proud: Annual Conference Challenges Deficit Narratives About Black Children
Virtual convening brings together educators worldwide to reimagine education through affirming lens.
August 6, 2025
From the Magazine
New Documentary Gives Voice to America’s First Black Supreme Court Justice
This September, PBS viewers will have the unprecedented opportunity to hear Thurgood Marshall tell his own story in his own words.
August 4, 2025
Women
Black Women Reach Record State Legislative Representation Despite Persistent Gaps at Higher Levels
Black women now hold 401 state legislative seats nationwide, representing 5.4% of all state legislators and 16.2% of all women state legislators.
July 31, 2025
Demographics
Study Reveals Loneliness as Silent Health Crisis
The study adds to mounting evidence that loneliness has become a global health emergency.
July 28, 2025
African-American
MLK Assassination Files Release Adds Little New Information
Scholars say that the release of the documents add little to what’s already known about the life and murder of the civil rights leader.
July 23, 2025
Demographics
Americans' Confidence in Higher Education Shows First Uptick in a Decade
Black and Hispanic Americans express slightly higher confidence levels than national average.
July 16, 2025
African-American
IRS: Churches Can Now Back Political Candidates, But Scholars Remain Concerned
Some question how this new development might impact church leaders’ ability to speak prophetically in the present day.
July 11, 2025
Demographics
Former Library of Congress Chief Carla Hayden Joins Mellon Foundation as Senior Fellow
Historic librarian transitions to philanthropic role after abrupt termination by Trump administration.
July 7, 2025
Women
Women Early Career Professionals Face Significant Pay Gap, NACE Study Finds
Women who recently graduated from college earn significantly less than their male counterparts.
June 30, 2025
African-American
Howard University, Google Partner to Enhance A.I. Recognition of African American English
Howard University and Google Research announced the release of data which can be used by artificial intelligence developers to improve the experience of Black people using automatic speech recognition technology.
June 25, 2025
African-American
Harvard Transfers Historic Photos of Enslaved People in Landmark Settlement, Marking Victory for Reparative Justice
The case highlights the complex relationship between American higher education and slavery, forcing institutions to grapple with how historical artifacts tied to racial exploitation should be stewarded in the modern era.
May 28, 2025
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