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Mandela’s Fight Fueled Activism around the World
For those in the U.S., Mandela was the heart and soul of the anti-apartheid movement and a moral compass on race.
December 9, 2013
Opinion
San Jose State’s Vicious Racism No Surprise in Wake of 2011 Report
The school ignored the findings of its own “Committee on Campus Climate” report that cited widespread racist behavior toward Black students.
December 2, 2013
Students
Have Race Relations on College Campuses Become More Volatile?
The fall of 2013 has been a memorable one for race relations on college campuses. This is not in the positive sense of the word.
November 27, 2013
Opinion
Our Selective Memory
This month, people receiving SNAP assistance saw benefit cuts, just in time for Thanksgiving; and, some will face Christmas with the threat their unemployment benefits will end Dec. 31.
November 27, 2013
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Sports
CIAA Conference That I Know Stronger, Better Than Ever
Despite recent media attention, both the schools and the conference have great days ahead of them.
November 26, 2013
Opinion
Making the Right Cuts in Higher Education
Consumers need to think through a number of points before applauding cuts to tuition as a panacea to address high sticker prices.
November 26, 2013
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Community Colleges
Have a College Kid Over for Thanksgiving Dinner ― For Diversity’s Sake
I’ve often wondered why schools don’t have more family-friendly schedules around the holidays to make it easy for kids attending schools far from home.
November 26, 2013
Opinion
A Crisis in Black Studies at Temple University
In the last few days, the graduate students in the Department of African American Studies (AAS) at Temple University have dispatched a carefully written letter to thousands of faculty across the nation in an effort to publicize what they call “a crisis.”
November 25, 2013
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Sports
CIAA Handling of VSU-WSSU Incident Called Into Question
Much has been said and written about Virginia State University since the unfortunate incident with Winston-Salem State University, but we should not rush to judgment as the facts do not support the narrative.
November 21, 2013
African-American
The Culture of Self-hatred Still Present Among Some Black Folk
Canadian journalist Orville Douglas’ article, “Why I Hate Being a Black Man,” puts a spotlight on the incessant psychology of self-hatred among Blacks.
November 20, 2013
Faculty & Staff
The Philippines’ Super Typhoon and Americans’ Super Ignorance: Is Higher Ed to Blame?
Most people just didn’t know much at all about the Philippines and its historical connection to the U.S.
November 18, 2013
LGBTQ+
Showing Intolerance Can Only Lead to More Intolerance
A more radical, less inspirational, semi-Orwellian, hostile, dismissive movement has continued to plague our society.
November 14, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Parent Plus Loan Tightening Yields Negative Consequences
Paying for college has always been a struggle for Christian Fair, a first-generation computer engineering student at Johnson C. Smith University.
November 12, 2013
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Students
Fisher Case Isn’t Over: Asian Americans Continue Fight for Affirmative Action at University of Texas
The fight isn’t over yet. And those in favor of affirmative action are ready to defend it. Asian American affirmative action advocates have already filed their amicus brief in support of UT’s “Top Ten” policy as the legal battle continues this week in a Texas appeals court. On behalf of the student association Asian Desi […]
November 10, 2013
LGBTQ+
Black People Are Not Immune From Mental Illness
Recent and tragic national headlines like the Navy Yard shooting has started a dialogue about mental illness, which has been ignored for too long in the Black community.
November 6, 2013
Opinion
The New Whites? Asian Americans Sure Aren’t Earning Like Whites
New survey shows that income gap is the cost of racism.
November 4, 2013
Sports
What About HBCUs? Lessons From Ohio State
HBCUs can learn from the viral video explosion of The Ohio State University marching band, and it has nothing to do with halftime performances.
November 3, 2013
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African-American
Where Is the Village When We Need It?
The kids in my neighborhood were a part of the village. We had elders there who provided us with guidance, instruction and discipline.
October 31, 2013
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