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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
African-American
Morehouse's Black Men's Research Institute Explores Nuances of Black Fatherhood
The symposium took a multidimensional exploration of how Black men function as fathers to both biological and non-biological children in their communities.
March 27, 2025
African-American
Morehouse College Symposium Challenges Stereotypes of Black Fatherhood
The two-day symposium on "Black fathers, fatherhood, and fathering" represents a cornerstone initiative for the BMRI, which was established to reframe narratives surrounding Black men's experiences in their families and communities.
March 26, 2025
African-American
CSUF Student Researcher Explores Black Barbie's Effect on Children's Self-Image
New research from a Cal State Fullerton student is shedding light on how Black Barbie dolls specifically influence young Black girls' perceptions of their own hair and beauty standards.
March 24, 2025
African-American
CBCE to Host Virtual Convening for Black Children's Education Amid Funding Challenges
The Center for Black Children in Education (CBCE) will host its "Call to Action" Virtual Convening on Thursday, March 13, bringing together educators, advocates, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing educational equity for Black children.
March 12, 2025
African-American
Usher to Receive Honorary Doctorate and Deliver Emory University's Commencement Address
Emory officials note that beyond his musical achievements, Usher has demonstrated a commitment to philanthropy through Usher's New Look (UNL), an Atlanta-based nonprofit he founded in 1999.
February 27, 2025
African-American
EdTrust-West Report Calls for Commission to Address Black Student Education Crisis in California
The report calls for the establishment of a State Commission on Black Education Transformation to address systemic issues plaguing the state's fragmented education governance structure.
February 27, 2025
African-American
Remembering Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint: A Pioneer for Diversity in Medicine and Education
Poussaint's tireless advocacy for diversity in medical education, transformed Harvard Medical School and influenced generations of physicians from underrepresented backgrounds.
February 26, 2025
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