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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
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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
Thelma Watershed Wair
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
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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
Kimberlé W. Crenshaw
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney
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
Community Conversations is a forum open to the local community of concerned citizens that is designed to cultivate broad-based discourse on topics associated with Black males in education during the annual International Colloquium on Black Males in Education.
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
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Leadership & Policy
Business, Philanthropic Legend Dies at 83
Businessman and philanthropist Dr. William ‘Bill’ Pickard has died at 83.
June 13, 2024
Dr. William F. Pickard
African-American
Father of Black Studies, Dr. Nathan Hare, Dead at 91
Dr. Nathan Hare, who was known as the father of Black Studies, died early this week at the age of 91.
June 12, 2024
Dr. Nathan Hare
African-American
Nationwide, Institutions Prepare to Celebrate and Educate on Juneteenth
Higher ed institutions pause to commemorate Juneteenth.
June 11, 2024
Last year's Juneteenth celebrations at MSU.
African-American
Love is the Critical Ingredient for Black Men
A report from the Schott Foundation finds that since 2012, U.S. Black male graduation rates have increased by 14%.
May 28, 2024
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When a Commencement Speech Goes Viral
Dr. Daniel Black’s 15-minute speech, which he delivered to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) graduates last weekend quickly spread like a wildfire across social media.
May 24, 2024
Dr. Daniel Black
African-American
Brown v. Board of Education Revisited 70 Years Later
A blockbuster panel kicked off "Establishing a National Agenda for Meeting the Promise of Brown v. Board: 70 Years Later," a three-day conference that featured several prominent educators.
May 22, 2024
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Students
Association to Welcome Woodson Ambassadors Program at Upcoming Conference
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has announced its Woodson Ambassador Program.
May 7, 2024
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
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