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Section: Demographics
Latinx
Five Questions for Soledad O’Brien
Diverse correspondent MarĂa Eugenia Miranda spoke with CNN’s Soledad O’Brien about covering communities of color.
January 14, 2010
Leadership & Policy
Observers Say U. of Virginia Diversity Prowess Safe with Sullivan
When a highly selective institution garners an enviable diversity record as that found at The University of Virginia change at the top is bound to raise concerns. But those familiar with the school’s new president say those concerns are unwarranted.
January 14, 2010
African-American
Analysis: Post-racial Era Yet to Dawn in America
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s remarks about Barack Obama, only the latest such eruption since America’s first Black president took office a year ago, probably say more about the state of race relations in the United States than they do about Obama.
January 12, 2010
African-American
Rhode Island to Highlight African-American Memoir in Tours, School Curriculum
William J. Brown’s 1883 memoir is at the center of a yearlong project, funded by the Rhode Island Council on the Humanities, which seeks to raise the free Black civic leader’s profile and further the public’s understanding of African-American history in Rhode Island.
January 11, 2010
Latinx
Minority-serving Institutions to Benefit from Education Department Budget Increase
Nearly three months into the federal fiscal year, Congress and President Barack Obama reached an agreement on a 2010 education spending bill that will increase funds for minority-serving institutions and student financial aid with the possibility of more gains ahead.
January 10, 2010
Leadership & Policy
Former Howard U. President James Cheek dies at 77
WASHINGTON — James E. Cheek, who served as Howard University’s president for 20 years and oversaw major expansions at the school, has died. He was 77.
January 10, 2010
Leadership & Policy
Norfolk State’s Meyers to Step Down June 30
After more than three years of leading the southeastern Virginia-based historically Black public institution, Norfolk State University president Carolyn W. Meyers is stepping down from her post on June 30.
January 7, 2010
African-American
Congress Expected to Focus on Education in 2010
The U.S. Congress is expected to turn its attention to higher education in the new year.
January 7, 2010
Latinx
WASHINGTON UPDATE : 2010 CAPITOL HILL OUTLOOK: MORE ATTENTION TO EDUCATION
Congress is expected to turn its attention to higher ed in the new year.\r\n\r\nFor a year that began with great expectations, 2009 ended with many top higher education legislative goals unresolved as other pres
January 6, 2010
Faculty & Staff
LAW : Native American Law and Order
University of Idaho law professor Angelique EagleWoman first became interested in the law after her African-American uncle was assaulted by a group of deputies and subsequently awarded $75,000 in punitive damages.
January 6, 2010
Students
ENGLISH : Matters Of Culture And Community
Title: Associate professor of English, University of Minnesota Education: Ph.D. and M.A., anthropology, University of Michigan; B. A. Princeton University Age: 39 Career mentor: Toni Morrison Have you always wanted to be a writer? “If I wasn’t allowed to be me, I would be the musician Prince.” “Be unafraid! Strike out in new directions for […]
January 6, 2010
LGBTQ+
AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES & EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: Untangling The Web
You may face rejection and naysayers, but that voice that says “no” should not be inside of you.
January 6, 2010
Native Americans
Tribal College Educator Raises America’s Multiethnic Profile
Muckleshoot Tribal College education resource coordinator Louie Gong leads nonprofit organization MAVIN, which builds pathways to healthier communities by celebrating the mixed-heritage experience.
January 6, 2010
African-American
Michelle Obama Images Part of U. Of Michigan Race Exhibition
Two contrasting images of Michelle Obama – wearing pearls and smiling, and as a rifle-toting revolutionary – are on display at the University of Michigan as part of an exhibit that considers race and visual representations.
January 4, 2010
Latinx
Students Begin Washington Trek for Immigrant Rights
Four South Florida students celebrated the New Year by setting out by foot on a 1,500 mile journey they are calling the “Trail of Dreams” to raise awareness about national immigration reform.
January 3, 2010
Latinx
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FORUM : CELEBRATING A LEGACY OF DIVERSITY AND ACHIEVEMENT
Among longtime residents and higher education observers in and around Phoenix, South Mountain Community College (SMCC) has been known for 30 years as “the little college that could.”
December 23, 2009
Students
SUPPLYING THE DEMAND
With the economy still reeling, Hampton University didn’t get its usual contingent of 100 employers at its fall 2009 career fair for students and alumni. But one sector was there in force — federal government agencies look
December 23, 2009
Disabilties
WASHINGTON UPDATE
Federal Official Pushes for More Diversity in Government In an exclusive interview with Diverse, hiring leader talks about federal government plans to boost diversity hiring, especially among disabled individuals.
December 23, 2009
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