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Opinion
President Obama’s Diversity Legacy Cemented at Selma
Obama speech called his 21st Century “I have a dream.”
March 8, 2015
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HBCUs
The Hypocrisy of Black College Hatred
As the phone lines were opened, a pattern generally emerged. At least one caller each day raised some form of question about the need, relevance or role of historically Black colleges and universities in the 21st century.
March 5, 2015
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Opinion
Band-aid Solutions to College Deficits
Now is the time of the year that most college and university boards of trustees meet to set in place what the comprehensive fee — tuition, fees, room and board — will be for next year.
March 2, 2015
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African-American
Dori Maynard Was a Champion for Diversity in Journalism
Despite her passing, fight for more journalists of color must continue.
March 1, 2015
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Faculty & Staff
Coaches Play an Important Role in Our Society
Many of us can point to someone that we called “coach” who was instrumental in molding and shaping our lives.
February 26, 2015
Students
MOOCs: An Education in Diversity
MOOCs can bring together an amazingly diverse group of students, who might otherwise never have interacted with so many people from other cultures.
February 25, 2015
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African-American
The Lunar New Year Starts and the Day of Remembrance Never Ends
Special times as communities celebrate and commemorate.
February 23, 2015
Community Colleges
Community Colleges After Michael Brown
Despite the openness and inclusion of community colleges, they still remain tethered to the elitist and exclusive history of higher education.
February 23, 2015
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Faculty & Staff
American History is not Black History; Black History is not America’s
The argument that ‘Black history is American history’ is naïve to the point of insipidity.
February 19, 2015
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Faculty & Staff
Celebrating Black History in the New Millennium
There are some compelling issues to be examined regarding Black History Month as we know it to be now.
February 19, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Baby Boomers and the Retirement Dilemma
The fact is that this is a transition that is not always as serene as many boomers envisioned.
February 17, 2015
Students
Race a Factor in South Carolina State University ‘Mess’
The barriers to the solutions are politics, race, intransigence, corruption and political dysfunction.
February 16, 2015
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Leadership & Policy
Happy President’s Day for HBCUs? Not Likely
You would think with the first Black president in our country’s history, there would be more of a lovey-dovey relationship with HBCUs. Apparently not. “President Obama was critical of Historically Black Colleges and Universities during a meeting with members of the Congressional Black Caucus this week according to several in attendance. The February 10 meeting was […]
February 15, 2015
HBCUs
Saving South Carolina State
The proposed plan would close the university for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years. Many say they don’t believe it would reopen in the fall of 2017.
February 11, 2015
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Opinion
Dean Smith: A Matter of Character Circa 1969
Let me add my two cents to the legacy of Dean Smith.
February 10, 2015
HBCUs
Three Forces That Shaped African-American History
Barack Obama’s words are a true reflection of the greatness of America and its promise of equal opportunity for all.
February 9, 2015
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African-American
Putting ABC’s ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ in Context with Black History Month
Southern Blacks and Chinese have lived together since the 1870s.
February 8, 2015
Students
Younger Americans Embrace Healthier Eating Options
A recent report conducted by the Nielsen Global Health and Wellness Survey offered surprising and detailed information about the culinary habits of young people.
February 4, 2015
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