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Section: Demographics > African-American
African-American
Biden Issues Historic Posthumous Pardon to Civil Rights Leader Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey received a posthumous pardon by President Biden.
January 19, 2025
African-American
UMass Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Paul Wolff, Who Bridged Philosophy and African American Studies, Dies at 91
Dr. Robert Paul Wolff, a distinguished philosopher, educator, and champion of educational equity, passed away last week.
January 12, 2025
African-American
How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Colleges and universities across the country are preparing to celebrate the legacy of a civil rights icon.
January 12, 2025
African-American
Scholars Remember Nikki Giovanni
Trailblazing poet and educator who died at 81, leaves behind an impactful legacy.
December 10, 2024
From the Magazine
Staying Woke for A Cause
At 83, Theotis Robinson Jr. continues to impact higher education even in retirement.
December 4, 2024
African-American
First African American Woman Tenured in the College of Education at Clemson University, Passes Away
Dr. Margaree Seawright Crosby passed away at the age of 82.
November 15, 2024
African-American
Report: Nation Still Has ‘Miles to Go’ to Increase Black Students’ Educational Opportunities
A new report by the Southern Education Foundation points out that many Black students across the nation still do not have access to equitable educational opportunities in early childhood, K-12, or higher education compared with other students.
November 14, 2024
African-American
Little Rock Nine Member Thelma Mothershed Wair Dies at the Age of 83
Thelma Watershed Wair, who made history as one of the Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957, died over the weekend. She was 83.
October 22, 2024
African-American
International Colloquium on Black Males in Education to Take Place Later this Month
The 2024 International Colloquium on Black Males in Education will occur October 23 - 25, 2024 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown.
October 8, 2024
Faculty & Staff
Crenshaw Awarded the W.E.B Du Bois Medal from Harvard
Legal scholar Kimberlé W. Crenshaw was among those honored on Tuesday with the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University.
October 1, 2024
African-American
Grinnell to Dedicate New Residence Hall to Oldest Living Graduate and First Black Alumna
At 110 years old, Edith Renfrow Smith is the college’s first Black alumna and the oldest living graduate of the institution.
September 25, 2024
Students
Report: Black Girls Receive More Frequent and More Severe Discipline in School Than Other Girls
A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) points out that Black girls tend to face more and harsher forms of discipline than other girls including higher suspension and expulsion rates.
September 23, 2024
African-American
New Video Series Showcases Research on Black Males Navigating and Succeeding in STEM
Dr. Brian A. Burt provides an online resource of research-backed methods for supporting Black boys and men in STEM.
September 23, 2024
African-American
Xavier Mourns Former Administrator, Civil Rights Champion Sybil Haydel Morial
Retired Xavier University of Louisiana administrator Sybil Haydel Morial has died at age 91.
September 5, 2024
Students
ASALH to Host ‘African Americans in the Arts’ Conference
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will host its Annual Meeting Sept. 25-29 in Pittsburgh.
September 5, 2024
African-American
International Conference to Focus on Black Males in Education
The 2024 International Colloquium on Black Males in Education convenes Oct. 23-25.
August 28, 2024
From the Magazine
The Future of Black Leadership
Dr. Alvin J. Schexnider draws upon his diverse experience as a faculty member and administrator at a number of colleges and universities.
August 16, 2024
Leadership & Policy
Business, Philanthropic Legend Dies at 83
Businessman and philanthropist Dr. William ‘Bill’ Pickard has died at 83.
June 13, 2024
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