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African-American
Joint Center Outlines Five Principles to Expand Economic Mobility for Black Workers in Non-Degree Credential Programs
The brief addresses growing concerns that Black workers could be excluded from emerging opportunities in advanced manufacturing, energy, and technology despite historic federal funding flowing into these sectors through the CHIPS and Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
December 15, 2025
From the Magazine
The Power of Apprenticeships
In his new book, Â Cory V. McCray lays bare his Baltimore City roots and rise from troubled youth, apprentice, businessman, to public servant.
November 12, 2025
African-American
Book Review- A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power
Abby Phillip pays careful attention to how Jackson's commitment to educational access and equity ran throughout his political career. His advocacy for investments in higher education for minorities, his push for tuition-free quality education, and his work to unite parents, students, and teachers in common pursuit of educational excellence all emerged from his own transformative college experience.
October 30, 2025
African-American
Black Americans See Decline in Thriving Despite Some Progress
Study reveals 46% of Black Americans report thriving in 2025, down from 52% in 2024, while workplace respect and career satisfaction also decline.
September 23, 2025
African-American
Campus Community Grapples with Student Death as Questions Mount Over Investigation
Delta State University cancels classes following discovery of student's body; civil rights groups call for independent investigation.
September 17, 2025
African-American
ASALH Brings Annual Conference to Atlanta Amid Attacks on Black History Education
The four-day gathering will focus on African Americans and labor while addressing current challenges to Black history preservation and teaching.
September 13, 2025
African-American
Civil Rights Pioneer and A&T Four Member Joseph McNeil Dies at 83
McNeil was 17 when he and his dormitory floormates decided to challenge segregation at the downtown Greensboro Woolworth's store.
September 4, 2025
African-American
Sharpton Calls for March on Wall Street, Warns of 'Giants' in Fiery Howard University Sermon
The civil rights leader announced that thousands of demonstrators will converge on New York's financial district for a March on Wall Street.
August 24, 2025
African-American
"Not Like Us" and Proud: Annual Conference Challenges Deficit Narratives About Black Children
Virtual convening brings together educators worldwide to reimagine education through affirming lens.
August 6, 2025
From the Magazine
New Documentary Gives Voice to America’s First Black Supreme Court Justice
This September, PBS viewers will have the unprecedented opportunity to hear Thurgood Marshall tell his own story in his own words.
August 4, 2025
African-American
MLK Assassination Files Release Adds Little New Information
Scholars say that the release of the documents add little to what’s already known about the life and murder of the civil rights leader.
July 23, 2025
African-American
IRS: Churches Can Now Back Political Candidates, But Scholars Remain Concerned
Some question how this new development might impact church leaders’ ability to speak prophetically in the present day.
July 11, 2025
African-American
Howard University, Google Partner to Enhance A.I. Recognition of African American English
Howard University and Google Research announced the release of data which can be used by artificial intelligence developers to improve the experience of Black people using automatic speech recognition technology.
June 25, 2025
African-American
Harvard Transfers Historic Photos of Enslaved People in Landmark Settlement, Marking Victory for Reparative Justice
The case highlights the complex relationship between American higher education and slavery, forcing institutions to grapple with how historical artifacts tied to racial exploitation should be stewarded in the modern era.
May 28, 2025
African-American
National Urban League Report Examines Five Years After George Floyd: "A Movement, Not a Moment"
The report traces the trajectory of racial justice initiatives since May 25, 2020, when Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
May 18, 2025
HBCUs
Legacy and Purpose: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Calls Tougaloo Graduates to Action
Crockett delivered an impassioned commencement speech at Tougaloo College's graduation ceremony on Sunday, urging graduates to embrace their purpose in continuing the fight for progress.
May 4, 2025
African-American
Leading Scholars Gather for Hilliard-Sizemore Research Course in Denver
The research course honors the legacies of Dr. Asa G. Hilliard III and Dr. Barbara A. Sizemore, pioneering scholars whose work significantly shaped the field of Black educational studies.
April 23, 2025
African-American
Scholars at AABHE Conference Discuss Strategic Responses to Anti-DEI Legislation
Many of the attendees related stories about DEI crackdowns in their home states and expressed frustrations about feeling hamstrung in their efforts to serve students from underrepresented groups.
March 31, 2025
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