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Section: Opinion
African-American
Donald Trump Fails John Lewis History Lesson
The fact that Donald Trump would have the unmitigated gall to allude to John Lewis being incompetent, ineffective and useless to his constituency is beyond insulting.
January 17, 2017
Students
The Case for Rebranding Minority-serving Institutions
âEquity-oriented institutionsâ should replace âminority-serving institutionsâ in our lexicon.
January 17, 2017
Students
Going High: Soaring Like Michelle Obama
Secretly, I was going for the âMichelle Obama lookâ: elegance, grace, beauty, and intricacy that displayed a synergy of sophistication sprinkled with femininity.
January 11, 2017
African-American
Letting Go and Moving Forward in 2017
The year 2016 started out with a great deal of promise. Before we lament, we must still be thankful for all that happened last year.
January 9, 2017
Students
The Whiter the School District, the Higher the Risk?
The recent presidential election outcome has inspired me to think about what it means to be labeled an at-risk student, as historically defined and currently executed.
January 9, 2017
African-American
Kim Burrellâs Words Show Homophobia Alive and Well in Black Community
Kim Burrell has added her undeniably controversial perspective on an issue that has been an ongoing source of contention within the Black community â homophobia.
January 8, 2017
Students
Talladega College Might Be on Right Side of History
More than a century ago, Booker T. Washingtonâthe most prominent product of an HBCU at that pointâaccepted an invitation to The White House that was just as controversial.
January 3, 2017
Students
Thereâs a Price to Pay for Using Credit Cards
Young consumers are the most vulnerable when it comes to credit cards.
December 26, 2016
Faculty & Staff
Things in 2016 That Make These 2 Black Faculty Members Go Hmmmm
We found ourselves going hmmm in wonderful 2016 with all its post-modern, post-racial, 21st century glory, making America greatâfor some people â rhetoric.
December 21, 2016
Opinion
2016: A Rough Year on Many Fronts
More than a few people have lamented that they see 2016 as one of the worst years in history
December 18, 2016
Students
Keys to Redefining Student Success
While society widely accepts the importance and value of higher education as a public good, fewer than 40 percent of our nationâs undergraduates complete a college degree within six years.
December 14, 2016
African-American
How HBCUs Can Better Meet the Needs of Students with Disabilities
A dearth of research has explored the experiences and need of students with disabilities at HBCUs.
December 8, 2016
Students
Viewing Black Male Students as Princes, not Problems
Despite the litany of studies that highlight the so-called âachievement gap,â we believe that framing the problems that impact the educational success of Black males as merely a âgapâ is a cop-out.
December 5, 2016
Native Americans
In the Spirit of Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse
Chicago poet Susana Sandoval says her stay at Standing Rock has been a spiritually transforming experience and the camp itself is a ceremony.
December 4, 2016
STEM
Building Support for Faculty Women of Color in STEM
It is critical for faculty women of color in STEM to have environments and networks that will help them to succeed.
November 29, 2016
Students
âSanctuary Campusâ Movement Taking Shape as Trump Threat to DACA Looms
The dashing of the executive orders of President Obama will be the low-hanging fruit for a Trump administration looking for quick action on its very first day.
November 27, 2016
African-American
Turn the Page from November 8, 2016
We can lament, cry and whine all we want to about this election, but it is too late. We had the chance and the opportunity, but we didnât seize the moment.
November 20, 2016
Students
Hiring Its Own Graduates Could be Key to HBCUsâ Survival
Who would be a better fit to transform the outcome of HBCUs than qualified HBCU graduates?
November 20, 2016
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