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Section: Opinion
Community Colleges
Colleges: The Little Engines That Could
In the recent blizzard of press over the cost of higher education, the impact of technology and the continued relevancy of the curriculum, much of the ongoing effort by colleges and universities to improve their environment has been lost.
September 16, 2013
Students
Going to School and Working is the New Normal
The number of nontraditional students has increased dramatically as the economy and increased cost of college are contributing to the surge of college students who are working.
September 11, 2013
Students
College Scorecards and Affordability for Minorities
Under a new rating system, colleges would be held more accountable by the federal government and would be compared to each other through relevant data.
September 11, 2013
Community Colleges
The Joy of College: My Son Loves it — Why Didn’t I Have This Good a Time in College?
It’s been just two weeks, but already, my son is enjoying his new life away from his parents, totally involved in college life.
September 9, 2013
Students
Issues in Higher Education: Remediation and the Achievement Gap
Remediation efforts in higher education are not working to close the achievement gap.
September 8, 2013
Opinion
What’s Trending for Conservatives? ‘Racism Talk Breeds Disunity’
It is a fascinating rhetorical strategy conservatives are using to shoo away the circulating conversation on racism.
September 5, 2013
Latinx
As We Begin Year 51, Civil Rights 2.0 is All About Diversity
President Obama was as inclusive in his speech as the modern fight for equality and justice is in our 21st-century America.
September 3, 2013
Students
The Unique Mindset of Millennials at HBCUs
Each year, Beloit College releases “The Mindset List” for the incoming class of college freshmen.
September 3, 2013
Opinion
Obama: More Work Must Be Done for Civil Rights
Though President Obama’s speech on Wednesday’s 50th anniversary of the March on Washington was not his best, his message was clear—more work must be done for civil rights.
August 28, 2013
African-American
Modernizing New ‘Bookumentary’ on Race: (1)ne Drop
The new ‘bookumentary’ balances my desire for academic material that is intellectually stimulating and socially appealing for today’s students who have shorter reading spans and are visually orientated.
August 27, 2013
African-American
Feeling It at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Will President Obama’s speech on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech go down in the history books?
August 26, 2013
Opinion
Race Relations Remain America’s Achilles Heel
Race relations have been and will be the Achilles Heel of the United States of America, at least for the foreseeable future. I hope that I am wrong.
August 22, 2013
African-American
Reflection on Original March on Washington
On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people endured the sweltering sun and heat to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
August 22, 2013
Asian American Pacific Islander
50 Years Later: Renewing the All-Inclusive Dream and March — and Thinking About Oprah’s Purse
If there’s a march for jobs and economic justice, you bet Asian-Americans should be there.
August 19, 2013
Opinion
Connecting the Dots From Trayvon Martin to Stop and Frisk Ruling
The need to discuss race is not just one of justice — though justice is the fabric of any sustainable society.
August 19, 2013
Students
How Should We React to White Student Unions?
White student unions are growing in popularity on college campuses.
August 15, 2013
African-American
‘Stop and Frisk’ – Unconstitutional Racial Profiling
There are a number of steps that are being taken to help fight racial profiling in New York City, across the federal government, and on the state level.
August 14, 2013
Students
On Slate, the Washington Football Team and ‘N’ Wording the ‘R’ Word
Slate strips Washington, D.C.’s resident football team of its controversial name.
August 11, 2013
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