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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
Jessica O. Stamps, a doctoral student at Howard University presents at the conference.
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
Blackfamily
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
President Joe Biden
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
Dr. LaRon A. Scott
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
Dr. Stephanie Evans
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
Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney
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
Terrell House
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
Alicia Garza is the founder of the Black Futures Lab.
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
Tallahassee Community College.
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
March On Washington Aug 28 1963
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
Clarence Avant
African-American
Driving While Black
A recent traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike raises new questions about racial profiling on the busy thoroughfare.
August 13, 2023
New Jersey Turnpike Sign
African-American
Scholars Consider the Relationship Between Academia and Hip-Hop
Activists and scholars call on institutions to do a better job in integrating hip-hop into their curriculum.
August 11, 2023
Panelists at the hip-hop conference at Howard University.
African-American
Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Music enthusiasts gathered at Howard University on Thursday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
August 10, 2023
Panelists gathered at Hip-Hop conference at Howard University. (from left to right) Reggie Peters, Director of Marketing & Visitor Services, Universal Hip Hop Museum, Raina Simone, Performing Artist, June Ambrose, stylist, costume designer, & Creative Director of Women's Basketball for Puma, Red Summer National Hip Hop Museum, Lance Pope, Universal Hip Hop Museum and ASCAP, Manny Faces, host of Hip Hop Can Save America and Lenny Santiago, Senior Vice President at RocNation.
African-American
UNCF to Launch Nationwide Walk for Education Fundraising Campaign
UNCF will be kicking off a nationwide Walk for Education fundraising campaign Aug. 12.
August 10, 2023
Maurice Jenkins
African-American
Grinnell College to Launch African Diaspora Studies Department
Grinnell College is launching a Department of African Diaspora Studies.
August 9, 2023
Grinnell College
African-American
Remembering Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. (1952-2023)
The well-known legal scholar and activist passed away on Friday after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
August 6, 2023
Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.
African-American
National Urban League Convenes Annual Conference in Houston
The National Urban League Convention featured panels and workshops dedicated to resources for small businesses, social justice reform, financial empowerment for women, and attacks on DEI initiatives.
July 29, 2023
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial with Mayors Brandon Johnson of Chicago, Sylvester Turner of Houston, Karen Bass of Los Angeles and Eric Adams of New York City.
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