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Section: Demographics > African-American
Demographics
Race & Justice Imperative Focuses on the Need for Sustained Political Energy
The Hill's annual summit brought together politicians, academics, and advocates focusing on racial justice
February 22, 2023
African-American
Prairie View A&M to Become First HBCU to Lead a National University Transportation Center
Prairie View A&M University has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation to lead a national-tier University Transportation Center, making the school the first HBCU to lead a national UTC.
February 20, 2023
African-American
Sharpton Organize March to Protest DeSantis' Crusade to "Whitewash Black History"
February 15, 2023
African-American
SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail Chosen to Preach for Washington Cathedral HBCU Welcome Sunday
Saint Augustine University President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail has been chosen to preach for the Washington Cathedral’s fourth annual Holy Eucharist & Annual HBCU Welcome Sunday, making her the first HBCU president chosen to do so.
February 15, 2023
African-American
Voting Rights Take Center State at Brookings Institution Black History Month Panel Discussion
Experts discussed issues, opportunities, and advice for Black Americans during this year’s Brookings Institution annual Black History Month program.
February 14, 2023
African-American
UNCF to Host Networking and Educational Conference
The UNCF's Leadership Conference will be hosting a conference Feb. 16-19 to bring together students, faculty, HBCU community leaders, funding experts, sponsors, alumni, and UNCF-member institutions.
February 13, 2023
African-American
Pomona College to Preserve Archival Collection of Civil Rights Leader Myrlie Evers-Williams
Pomona College willl preserve the archival collection of alumna and civil rights leader Myrlie Evers-Williams.
February 9, 2023
African-American
Study: Black Students Have Lower Completion Rates Than Other Racial/Ethnic Groups
Black students have lower six-year completion rates for degrees or certificate programs than any other racial or ethnic group, according to a recent Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2023 State of Higher Education study.
February 9, 2023
African-American
St. Thomas University Law School Named Benjamin L. Crump College of Law
The College of Law at St. Thomas University will be renamed the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, making the law school the U.S.’s first to be named after a practicing Black attorney.
February 8, 2023
African-American
N.C. A&T Honors 63rd Anniversary of the A&T Four Woolworth’s Department Store Sit-In
N.C. A&T hosted a celebration Feb. 1 for the 63rd anniversary of the A&T Four’s Woolworth’s Department Store sit-in.
February 2, 2023
African-American
College Board Unveils New AP African American Studies Course
College Board debuts new AP African American Studies course, amid racist backlash.
February 1, 2023
African-American
SUNY Cortland to Host Inaugural Abraham Lincoln DeMond 1889 Day In Honor of First African American Alum
SUNY Cortland will be formally having its inaugural Abraham Lincoln DeMond 1889 Day, in honor of the school’s first African American alum – in 1889 – amid prejudicial policies and segregation.
January 27, 2023
African-American
Educational Institutions Play Vital Role in Teaching American Public
Dr. Elizabeth Alexander, president of the Mellon Foundation, and Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III expressed their concern regarding legislation restricting what parts of history can be taught in states across the country.
January 27, 2023
African-American
Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley Becomes First Black President of Fuller Theological Seminary
Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley is now president of Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the the institution’s first Black president.
January 23, 2023
African-American
Dr. Rema Vassar Elected First Black Woman Chair of Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Dr. Rema Vassar has been elected next board chair of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees, making her the first Black woman to do so.
January 13, 2023
African-American
Association for the Study of African American Life and History to Host Third Annual Black History Month Festival
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History will be hosting a series of events as part of its Third Annual Black History Month Festival this year.
January 11, 2023
African-American
Historically Black Colleges, Family Sacrifices, and the American Dream
Book unravels past mysteries while connecting the faith of past generations to the success of future descendants.
December 16, 2022
African-American
Harvard Names Dr. Claudine Gay to Presidency
Gay's appointment is the first time a person of color will lead the venerable institution.
December 15, 2022
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