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Section: Demographics > African-American
African-American
Feeling It at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Will President Obama’s speech on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech go down in the history books?
August 26, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Former Seminary Professor’s Case Reaches Supreme Court
The case of Dr.Jimmy Kirby, who was fired from Lexington Theological Seminary due to faculty cutbacks, was heard recently by the Kentucky Supreme Court.
August 26, 2013
African-American
Latest March on Washington Focuses on Not Going Backward
Speakers called attention to ways the nation continues to struggle with issues such as policing tactics and voter disenfranchisement.
August 25, 2013
African-American
Reflection on Original March on Washington
On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people endured the sweltering sun and heat to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
August 22, 2013
African-American
After a Look Back, Students Embrace Opportunity to March on Washington
Among those attending 50th anniversary events for the March on Washington, college students are embracing commemorations as a time to claim their own moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
August 22, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Howard University Extending Reach Via Online Programs
At a time when universities are attempting to make up for revenue shortfalls, Howard University is expanding its reach through its planned online course offerings that will be available in the fall of 2014.
August 21, 2013
African-American
President Bullish on Fisk’s Accreditation Outlook After Financial Overhaul
The historic university is hoping the steps it’s taking to overhaul its financial underpinnings and operations will help it win a clean bill of health from its major accrediting agency.
August 20, 2013
African-American
Texas Schools Join Forces in Bid to Help Minority Males
The consortium is dedicated to finding solutions to lagging graduation rates among Latino and African-American males.
August 20, 2013
Students
Kentucky State Dismisses Band Director, Details Sketchy
Kentucky State University has dismissed a music professor who also served as director of the school’s band program for the last eight years.
August 19, 2013
Sports
Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners
Haskins guided the Miners to the 1966 NCAA basketball national championship, making title-game history by starting five Black players in the 72-65 win against Kentucky and coach Adolph Rupp.
August 19, 2013
African-American
Morgan State Adds Breadth of Preparation With New School of Global Journalism and Communication
Dean DeWayne Wickham is leading the charge to bring a cutting-edge international journalistic focus to the HBCU that previously offered concentrations in journalism and digital communications through its English department.
August 19, 2013
African-American
Nearing 50, NAFEO Continuing to Grow Into Role as Effective Advocate for HBCUs
Some people say it is time for the organization to get a facelift because a strong, national advocate for HBCUs is needed now more than ever.
August 18, 2013
Leadership & Policy
African American Higher Ed Goals Addressed in Johns Twitter Interview
David Johns, executive director for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African-Americans, hosted a Twitter discussion Thursday afternoon about educational opportunities and success.
August 15, 2013
Students
How Should We React to White Student Unions?
White student unions are growing in popularity on college campuses.
August 15, 2013
African-American
Obama Administration Plans Changes to Parent PLUS Loans
Following pressure from Black lawmakers, former HBCU presidents, higher education organizations, parents and students, the Obama administration is amending Parent PLUS Loan requirements.
August 15, 2013
African-American
‘Stop and Frisk’ – Unconstitutional Racial Profiling
There are a number of steps that are being taken to help fight racial profiling in New York City, across the federal government, and on the state level.
August 14, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Conference Reviews Best Practices for Adults with Low Literacy in a Second Language
The LESLLA conference united researchers and teachers from around the world to review interdisciplinary research on adult immigrants with limited literacy in their native and second languages.
August 12, 2013
Students
UMASS Recognizes Growing Interdisciplinary Study of Black Germans in Academia
In the past 10 years, there has been an increase in Black German Studies programs at institutions across the country.
August 12, 2013
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