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Section: Opinion
Opinion
Rethinking Commencement
âWhat we call the beginning is often the end; and to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.â Twenty-five years ago this week, I used those words from T.S. Eliotâs âLittle Giddingâ to start my high school commencement speech.
June 2, 2019
Opinion
Social Justice in Action: Creating a Climate of RESPECT at Associational Meetings
Determining how best to respond to reports of discrimination, bias and sexual harassment is an important human rights issue in the United States and around the world today. One approach is to adopt a social justice framework.
May 29, 2019
Opinion
Myths America Lives By: White Supremacy and the Stories That Give Us Meaning
In this era of emboldened and undeniably racist discourse, Richard Hughesâs Myths America Lives By is a breath of fresh air. Although the examination of the âmythical historyâ of America may initially seem familiar to readers, Hughesâs thought-provoking historical analysis reveals the primal myth of White supremacy as one that fuels all other American myths.
May 28, 2019
Opinion
Has The TA Run Its Course?
Like most doctoral students, I served as a TA (teaching assistant) during my time in graduate school. The experience was important, not only for financial reasons, but it gave me the opportunity to apply five years of teaching experience and pedagogical strategy in a university setting and that was exciting for me.
May 27, 2019
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
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