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Section: Opinion
Opinion
No Laughing Matter
What happened at the 94th Academy Awards between Will Smith and Chris Rock was no laughing matter.
April 3, 2022
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Lessons Learned in College
Obviously, I learned many lessons in college, and wanted to share those that have greatly helped shape my career as a university professor.
March 31, 2022
Opinion
The Black News Channel Died Suddenly: We Should be Ashamed
I was heartbroken and mortified to learn late Friday afternoon that the Black News Channel (BNC) was ceasing operations immediately due in large part to financial failure.
March 29, 2022
Opinion
On Ketanji Brown Jackson, Will Smith’s Violence, and the Future of Affirmative Action.
Diversity will get a supreme moment when Ketanji Brown Jackson is likely confirmed by the full Senate.
March 28, 2022
Opinion
It Shouldn’t Take Racist Incidents on Campus for Leaders to Seek Justice
The recent bomb threats against HBCUs and Black student spaces have made visible what continuously underlines the college experience for communities of color: having their presence questioned and threatened.
March 27, 2022
Opinion
Pandemic and Racial Reckoning Reframe Equity Imperative for Community Colleges
COVID-19 has changed the nation and its community colleges forever by shining a spotlight on the racial, social, gender, economic, and technological inequities that accelerated during the pandemic.
March 18, 2022
Opinion
Too Woke to Talk About the Six Asian Americans Killed in Atlanta Last Year?
Is it too woke for universities to call for an end to the evil of Russia’s war in Ukraine where hundreds of innocent civilians have been killed? How about taking a stand against the evil of a defacto war of terror against Asian Americans in the U.S.
March 16, 2022
Opinion
Diversifying the Faculty
Since I became President of Kean University in July of 2020, I have been actively seeking ways to elevate diverse voices and promote inclusivity and belonging within the Kean community.
March 15, 2022
Opinion
Black Professors and a Student-Ally Discuss Teaching and Learning About Anti-Racist, Equitable, Culturally Responsive Education and Educators
We share our insights relative to collaborating as advocates and allies working on the mutual goal of being and developing anti-racist, equity-oriented, and culturally responsive educators from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
March 14, 2022
Opinion
Hey! What About Predominately Black Institutions?
I believe that the education, engagement, and experiences, that I received at a Predominantly Black Institution was just as important as the education, engagement, and experiences I received at a Historically Black College and University.
March 10, 2022
Opinion
Online Learning Platforms Like Chegg Can Help California’s Universities Achieve Their Goals
Higher education institutions across the country need to adapt to today’s changing academic landscape and increasingly diverse student population
March 8, 2022
Opinion
It’s Time to Double Pell Because All Students Deserve a Transformative Education
Our low-income students deserve a much stronger investment that can only be achieved through doubling the Pell maximum grant.
March 3, 2022
Opinion
Helping Student Veterans Access and Complete College Can Change the Odds for Generations
First-generation college students, in particular, need additional support to help navigate the challenging world of college access and success.
March 2, 2022
Opinion
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is an Example of How Affirmative Action Really Works
The State of the Union is strong. Or at least stronger than you think. President Joe Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson tells us that.
March 1, 2022
Opinion
The Important History of Community Colleges
Current educational issues and how we respond to them will shape our future, just as the issues of the past have shaped our institutions.
February 28, 2022
Opinion
DEI Alliance Equality and Inclusion Campaign Takes Off Across College Basketball
The Rising Coaches Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Alliance called for men’s and women’s college basketball programs across the country to host “Equality and Inclusion Nights” during February. Over 130 colleges and universities answered.
February 25, 2022
Opinion
The Real Lesson That We Learned from the Juwan Howard Incident: A Black Man Still Has No Rights That Require Respect
Going through the motions, putting on your mask, is exhausting, but we do it. Many Black folks who rise to the most successful spaces in society do it really well.
February 24, 2022
Opinion
Four Ways to Redesign Career Services for Students of Color
Students have long reported feeling their college experience does little to prepare them for the job market.
February 23, 2022
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