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Section: Opinion
Social Justice
Modern Day Heroes: A Celebration
As Juneteenth approaches, it is important to extend our celebrations beyond the accomplishments of the past. Many of us have been inspired by the giants of the past â Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. W.E.B Du Bois, Malcolm X and others. Driven by a sense of duty to their communities, they were willing to dedicate themselves to the traditions of social justice. By preparing themselves with a quality education they were able to understand the foundational reasons leading to social and economic despair. It was James Baldwin who helped many of us understand that poverty and social inequities stem from Americaâs original sin â racism; and, at its root, according to Baldwin â and others â is the 400 year legacy of slavery and a less than honest attempt to understand that legacy.
May 23, 2019
Students
The Wind is at My Back
As a Morehouse College alumnus, I have been intrigued by the varied reactions to Robert Smithâs multi-million-dollar pledge to wipe clean the student loan debt of the Collegeâs class of â19. Some people are speechless and heartened by this act. Others have a lot to say about what more could and should be done to address the cost of higher education in generaI. Both reactions are certainly worthy of attention.
May 22, 2019
MSIs
âWho Do You Know Went to Cornell?â
A few weeks ago, I entered a convenience store to purchase a portable pack of tissues and eye drops to treat my seasonal allergies. I was wearing a windbreaker jacket with a Cornell University logo on it. As I waited in line to purchase my items, an older White man stopped me and asked, âWho do you know went to Cornell?â
May 21, 2019
Opinion
Why Study Abroad and the âYear of Return: Ghana 2019â Matter
As Ghana celebrates a âYear of Return,â there is an opportunity to diversify and expand international programming in higher education.
May 20, 2019
Opinion
Some Thoughts on Finals, I.M. Pei and Asian American Pacific Islander History Month
And now to the hardest part of being an adjunct lecturer. Final papers. Final exams. Grading. Both the students, and ultimately, yourself. Thereâs no help. No TA (teacherâs assistant). You are the TA and the professor. And besides the school work, you have your own professional work to do. But teaching is the higher calling, right?
May 19, 2019
Opinion
Delivering the Promise of Brown v. Board of Education Demands That We Become Active Change Agents
I was born five years after Brown v. Board of Education, the United States Supreme Court landmark case that made education a civil right in America. The Court argued that âseparate, but equal,â was a constitutional violation, thus, outlawing segregation in classrooms across public schools and postsecondary institutions across the country.
May 16, 2019
HBCUs
Cast Your Buckets Down Where You Are
Have young Black professionals at Historically Black Colleges and Universities been working too hard âon the wrong side of the boat?â Have we reached a point where we are casting all of our nets with no avail? For some of us, the short answer can often feel like yes. For the rest of us, typically the upper-side of the Millennial Generation, the answer is found in navigating âthe system.â
May 15, 2019
LGBTQ+
Educational Policy that is Inclusive of the LGBTQ Students at HBCUs
Unfortunately, when we talk about diversity, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students are often excluded from the conversation. The gaps in federal educational policy and a lack of institutional policy fails to address queer issues and leaves college students that identify as Queer unprotected from discrimination.
May 14, 2019
Students
Letâs Make the Admissions Process More Equitable
Since the âOperation Varsity Bluesâ scandal first made headlines, celebrity court proceedings have continued to dominate news coverage. Just this week, myriad media reports from across the country focused on actress Felicity Huffmanâs guilty plea for her role in the cheating scam. But the larger issues of access to higher education and the ongoing and substantial efforts by colleges and universities to address systemic inequity have scarcely been covered in the wake of the scandal. Nor has the effect of those efforts.
May 13, 2019
HBCUs
When Blackness is on Full Display
Itâs graduation season for the nationâs colleges and universities, including the little more than 100 institutions that bear the federal designation as historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs).And we feel good. I mean, we are Black excellence and Black joy unparalleledâfor ourselves, our institutions, and for our people.
May 12, 2019
Opinion
The Mutual Benefit of Mentorship
There is no doubt that my mentors have played a pivotal role in my success as a student, professional and a friend. As much as I want to pass on the valuable insights and advice that were given to me, I use my hectic schedule as an excuse to limit my involvement. However, as I reflect on the impact mentors have had in my life, Iâve realized that being a mentor has many advantages that are often unnoticed.
May 9, 2019
Opinion
Remembering Filmmaker John Singletonâs Contributions to Higher Education Research and Practice
An alumnus of the University of Southern California, John Singleton was credited for writing, producing, and/or directing more than 40 films, television shows, and episodes over his 27-year career. However, the award-winning artistsâ contributions specifically to how many understand the social, historical, and contemporary role of colleges and universities, especially for Black students, might too easily be forgotten.
May 8, 2019
HBCUs
More Qualified Teachers Needed: Xavier Responds to The Call
Itâs no secret that in K-12 education, states across the nation are facing teacher shortages, low numbers of state-licensed educators, high teacher retention rates, etc. The overarching challenge is school systems are now having to figure out solutions and quick. How do we address the teacher shortage? How do we recruit more teachers?
May 7, 2019
Opinion
Quashing Demonstrations Stifles Leadership Development and Change
Research shows demonstrations unite communities around important causes and help students learn how to advocate for change. It helps them find their voice and self-efficacy and to feel like leaders instead of victims as they engage in difficult conversations.
May 6, 2019
Opinion
Can We Break Our âCycle of Gun Violenceâ?
Itâs Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, but the first week in May will always and forever commemorate the death of my cousin Stephen Guillermo, a 26-year-old senior at San Francisco State University in 2014.
May 6, 2019
Leadership & Policy
Stepping Away From The Brink
It seems every time we take a look at higher education publications, we read about a college or university that is on the brink of a merger, associating with another institution, and/or facing the risk of closure. Higher education globally is facing unprecedented challenges, and universities and colleges need to figure out effective ways to reinvent themselves.
May 5, 2019
Health
Donât Sleep on Sleep
Sleep is one of those things in life that we all need yet most of us donât get enough of. We are generally aware of the importance of sleep in the recovery of our bodies and minds and know we should be better about getting more sleep, but rarely do.
May 5, 2019
HBCUs
Moral Centrality in Educational Equity
Just last year in May of 2018, we witnessed the resurrection of Resurrection City as the new Poor Peopleâs Campaign continued the fight against poverty, structural racism, voter suppression, militarism, and a host of others. This demonstration also spanned 40 days of community organizing with thousands of participants.
May 2, 2019
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