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Section: Demographics > African-American
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
African-American
An Invisible Population: Black Undocumented Students
Dr. Kayon Hall wants to change how institutions see and support their undocumented students.
December 8, 2022
Military
Veteran Sues U.S. Government, Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Black Vets
A Marine Corps veteran is suing the U.S. government, alleging that it has discriminated against Black military veterans.
November 30, 2022
African-American
FBI Identifies Suspect Tied to Bomb Threat Calls on HBCUs
The FBI has narrowed in on one suspect following a string of bomb threats at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) earlier this year.
November 17, 2022
Students
IU Business School Partners with Black Fraternity for Fellowship Program
The Indiana University Kelley School of Business is partnering with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., inviting members to apply for a fellowship program for the Kelley School’s MBA Program.
November 16, 2022
African-American
National Black Food & Justice Alliance and Florida A&M University to Launch Center to Support Black Farmers
The National Black Food & Justice Alliance and Florida A&M University are launching a center to address the lack of and support Black farmers.
November 10, 2022
African-American
White University of Kentucky Senior Caught Harassing and Assaulting Black Students to Withdraw from School
Sophia Rosing, 22, the white University of Kentucky senior caught on video assaulting Black students will voluntarily withdraw from the school, her lawyer said Nov. 8.
November 9, 2022
African-American
Study: Racial Wealth Gap Leads to Shorter Life Expectancy for Black Americans
The racial wealth gap can be downright physically harmful for Black Americans, according to a recent study.
November 8, 2022
African-American
Renowned Theater Director Reflects on Storied Career
Sheldon Epps tells the story of his forays into the world of acting and directing in a newly-released memoir.
November 1, 2022
African-American
National Student Clearinghouse Partners with OneTen to Improve Employment Pathways for Black Talent
The National Student Clearinghouse is partnering with OneTen, a coalition that aims to close the opportunity gap for Black talent by working with companies to hire Black Americans without four-year degrees.
October 31, 2022
African-American
UNCF Receives $1 Million Grant from Wells Fargo
The United Negro College Fund has received $1 million from Wells Fargo to continue supporting students attending HBCUs.
October 31, 2022
African-American
UNCF Urges Passing of HBCUs IGNITE Excellence Act
The United Negro College Fund has announced its full support of the revamped HBCUs IGNITE Excellence Act.
October 27, 2022
African-American
National HBCU Scholarship Program Seeks to Address Student Financial Hurdles
A national scholarship program for HBCUs is set to be launched. The program aims to help financially support civic-minded high school students who are interested in attending HBCUs.
October 25, 2022
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