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Section: Opinion
Students
It’s Tough to Trailblaze: Challenges of First-Generation College Students
College attendance has become less of a privilege and more of a necessity in the contemporary workforce.
January 23, 2013
Opinion
4 False Racial Ideas for President Obama’s First 4 Years
I think I can speak for many Africana Studies professors when I say President Barack Obama has been ever on the lips of my students the last four years.
January 22, 2013
Sports
Student-Athletes Discuss Diversity at NCAA Convention
What does it mean to have diversity programs that are really inclusive—from the standpoint of the student athlete? That was the focus of a panel of former student athletes, now graduates, who shared their real life experiences with an audience of higher education athletics administrators at the 2013 convention of the NCAA in Dallas, Jan. […]
January 22, 2013
African-American
Obama the Patriot
[portfolio_slideshow id=50823] Like many who are identifiably African-American, my feelings of patriotism are complicated. When I heard General Colin Powell say on a recent “Meet the Press” appearance that some prominent members of his own Republican party “still sort of look down on minorities,” referencing a former governor’s statement that President Obama “is shuckin’ and […]
January 21, 2013
African-American
King’s Lessons of Focus and Faith Even More Relevant
Had he not been cut down in his prime, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would now be 84 years old.  He was undeniably a beacon of hope and a pillar of light in the midst of the dark and evil times in which he lived. King inspired many people — including me — to dream […]
January 18, 2013
African-American
Reflections on the True Meaning of MLK Day
Each of us has the potential to be that spark that started a flame that created a fire.
January 18, 2013
African-American
Humiliation, Ridicule of Black Women Must End
Unless you have been hiding under a rock or are a transplant from another planet, you are most likely aware of the controversy surrounding the formerly, now recently cancelled proposed Oxygen network program “All My Baby Mamas.”
January 16, 2013
Opinion
A Realistic, Pro-Active Approach to Eradicating Hazing for Greek Organizations
As the general public is acutely aware, hazing by fraternities continues to be an ongoing problem for college and universities.
January 16, 2013
Faculty & Staff
HBCU Presidents Stood Up for Civil Rights
This past December, the Southern Education Foundation (SEF) released two new videos in their series of oral history videos that link seasoned activists with emergent leaders.
January 13, 2013
Opinion
Pakistan, India Incidents Underscore Need to Confront Violence Against Women
Dr. Anita Nahal says “any abuse committed against women and children around the world is actually a crime against humanity.”
January 13, 2013
Opinion
Sustaining the Future of HBCUs
Almost every institution in America, if not the world, is seeking ways to enhance its stability. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are paramount among this group.
January 6, 2013
Students
Sexual Assault is Gender Blind
The fact is that 2012 was a horrible year in terms of sexual assaults on college campuses.
January 3, 2013
Students
Morgan State Promotes Financial Literacy
All too often, students rack up a great amount of debt while in college and this practice sets them up for failure once they earn their degree.
January 2, 2013
Sports
NFL’s Griffin, Wilson Following Ashe’s Lead
In 1989, trailblazing tennis player and activist Arthur Ashe said that he knew there were Black athletes “perfectly capable of simultaneously excelling on the athletic and academic fields.”
January 2, 2013
Opinion
New Year’s Resolution for Hampton University: Remove Hair Code
Time has come for this top-flight school to eschew flagrant assimilation and accommodation to a white cultural aesthetic.
December 30, 2012
Opinion
Managing Media During the Holidays
Nearly 100 million Americans will travel during the coming holiday season to visit friends or family, but our heavy reliance on media screens may impact the quality of time we spend together.
December 24, 2012
Disabilties
Being Socially Responsible Keeps Our Dreams Alive
Our lives revolve around making decisions. Each day we have a set of choices in front of us and our decisions will impact our paths in life.
December 20, 2012
Opinion
Higher Education Needs the Hispanic Community to Succeed
The face of higher education is rapidly evolving as more middle- to low-class young people find ways to obtain a college degree or technical training.
December 18, 2012
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