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Section: Demographics > African-American
African-American
Report: Young Black Voters Skeptical About Digital Messaging and Negative Campaign Ads
Black voters ages 18-29 are showing skepticism about social media messaging and negative campaign advertisements, according to a new Rutgers report.
November 15, 2023
African-American
Panel: Erasing Black History Threatens to Harm Black Community, Students, and Nation's Future
The exclusion and omission of Black history threatens to harm not just the Black community at large but also students and the very future of the nation, experts said.
November 14, 2023
African-American
Dr. Ruth J. Simmons Takes Readers ‘Up Home’ in New Memoir
Dr. Ruth J. Simmons has been traveling the country to talk about her recently published memoir Up Home: One Girl’s Journey.
November 7, 2023
African-American
National Black Pre-Law Conference to take Place at Harvard
The annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair will take place next week at Harvard University.
November 7, 2023
African-American
Report: Number of Black Students in Community College IT Programs Remains a Concern
The number of Black students pursuing associate’s degree and credential IT programs is concerningly lacking, according to a new report from Jobs for the Future.
October 26, 2023
African-American
HBCU Alumni Sue Georgia Board of Regents
Three HBCU alumni are suing the Georgia Board of Regents, alleging that the board did not equally fund state public HBCUs, Albany State, Fort Valley State, and Savannah State universities.
October 26, 2023
African-American
Sean "Diddy" Combs Donates $1 Million to Alma Mater Howard University
Famed rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs has gifted Howard University $1 million.
October 24, 2023
African-American
Scholars Gather in Atlanta for Black Doctoral Network Conference
The national conference brought together emergent scholars and professionals from the social sciences, STEM and humanities for intellectual exchange and to create connections and develop collaborations.
October 21, 2023
African-American
Black Americans May Be Thriving, but Racial Struggles Persist
A report from the Payne Center for Social Justice provides data on issues Black Americans face in their daily lives.
October 19, 2023
African-American
Biden and Harris Thank Efforts of Congressional Black Caucus
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris honored the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation for their efforts in upholding democracy and guiding progress for Black Americans.
September 25, 2023
African-American
Percentage of Black Men in Teaching Continues Decline, Experts Say
The percentage of Black men in the teaching profession is dwindling and only getting worse, experts stressed at a webinar Wednesday.
September 13, 2023
From the Magazine
New Book Centers the Voices of Black Women Department Chairs
Dear Department Chair: Letters from Black Women Leaders to the Next Generation is a compelling book about leadership, service, and the importance of mentorship/sponsorship within the academy.
September 11, 2023
African-American
ASALH to Host 108th Annual Meeting Around Theme of "Black Resistance"
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will be hosting its 108th annual meeting, Sep. 19-24.
September 1, 2023
African-American
Howard University Undergoes Home Restoration of Civil Rights Activist Mary Church Terrell
Using a grant from the U.S. National Park Service, Howard University is restoring the home of civil rights activist Mary Church Terrell.
August 31, 2023
Leadership & Policy
The Black Futures Lab Announces the Largest Survey of Black People
This agenda is a policy roadmap that will inform legislators nationwide of the key priorities of Black communities across America.
August 24, 2023
African-American
Black Male Achievers Program Won't Change Name Under Florida's Anti-DEI Law
Academic enrichment program that primarily serves African American men won't have to change its name under a Florida's state higher education law.
August 23, 2023
Reports & Data
Report: Over 500 Years To Black Economic Equality
The report "STILL A DREAM: Over 500 Years to Black Economic Equality" highlights current disparities that block the progress of Black Americans.
August 22, 2023
African-American
Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music’ Dies at 92
Clarence Avant was widely known as ‘the Black Godfather’ of the entertainment industry.
August 14, 2023
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