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Section: Demographics > African-American
Social Justice
N.C. A&T Celebrates 64th Anniversary of A&T Four’s Historic Sit-In
The North Carolina A&T community will gather Feb. 1, to celebrate the legacy of four A&T freshmen who were keystones in the civil rights movement with their historic sit-in at the downtown Greensboro Woolworth’s lunch counter.
January 24, 2024
African-American
Descendants of Enslaved Offered Need-Based Scholarships through Partnership
The Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation announced applications are open for an advancement of education scholarship program in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
January 16, 2024
African-American
ASALH to Celebrate African Americans and the Arts at Annual Luncheon
African Americans and the Arts will be this year's theme at the annual Black History Month luncheon.
January 10, 2024
African-American
University of Rochester Black Studies Department to Accelerate Cluster-Hiring
Thanks to a grant from the Mellon Foundation, the university will fast-track the hiring of Black studies faculty.
January 5, 2024
African-American
College Board Updates AP African American Studies Course
The College Board has released a revised framework of its AP African American studies AP course.
December 6, 2023
African-American
Report Provides Frank Data on Black PhD Holders in STEM Fields
Black individuals with STEM PhDs have higher debt and longer times to completion.
November 27, 2023
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
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