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Section: Demographics > African-American
Faculty & Staff
The Origin and Purpose of Black History Month
Opinion: Black History Month has deviated from Carter G. Woodson’s initial intent to recognize the strength of Black America, and becoming a month-long hero worshipping festival.
February 13, 2013
African-American
Special Report: Black History Month
No Turning Back: Marking 50 years of progress since walls segregation fell at Southern institutions
February 13, 2013
African-American
Where is Duke on racism and diversity really?
The national focus on Duke’s racist anti-Asian frat party may have subsided with Kappa Sigma’s suspension of the Duke fraternity pending an investigation.
February 11, 2013
Sports
Gridiron Pioneer
In 1963 the Civil Rights Movement was reaching its peak.
February 11, 2013
Students
Tales of Desegregation: East Carolina University
When East Carolina University integrated in 1962, it did so without much public fanfare.
February 11, 2013
African-American
Black History Month Not Universally Supported
Scholars among those questioning the need for Black History Month, saying it trivializes the African-American experience.
February 10, 2013
African-American
TRIO Program Advocates Seek Support in Congress
TRIO program advocates made a timely plea for congressional support of what is the federal government’s oldest group of college outreach and retention programs for low-income and aspiring first-generation college students.
February 6, 2013
Students
Maryland HBCUs Rally to Secure Futures
Students and others are bringing attention to the lawsuit against the state of Maryland that claims policies and practices that have marginalized HBCUs have not been changed.
February 5, 2013
Students
College Administrators Discuss Dealing With Increased Government Involvement
Institutions are anticipating more scrutiny, more accountability and more unfunded reporting requirements.
February 4, 2013
Sports
King’s Dream Should Spark Lives of Service
The question posed by King and reaffirmed by others is, “What are you doing for others?”
February 3, 2013
African-American
Scholars Work to Highlight Contributions of Anti-Lynching Activist Wells
The significance of Ida B. Wells as a pioneering activist and journalist sometimes has been overlooked or minimized in African-American history.
February 3, 2013
African-American
Passion for Creative Solutions, Social Justice Motivate USSA President
Every encouraging parent has a punch line—words of affirmation, motivation and positive reinforcement—to guide a child toward success.
January 31, 2013
Students
All 23 Florida Four-year Colleges OK $10K Degrees
Gov. Rick Scott says all 23 state colleges offering four-year degrees in Florida have accepted his $10,000 tuition challenge.
January 28, 2013
African-American
Diverse Conversations: The First Eight Months
An interview with Dr. Kent Smith, the new president of Langston University, to talk about the first eight months of his presidency.
January 28, 2013
African-American
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Establishes President-in-Residence Position
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has appointed John W. Garland, the former president of Central State University, to be its first President-in-Residence.
January 28, 2013
African-American
College Survey: Finance Worries Up, Politics Shift
Each year since 1966, UCLA’s Higher Education Research Institute has conducted a massive survey of incoming freshmen at four-year colleges, asking questions about their motivations, their plans and their political views.
January 24, 2013
Students
North Carolina HBCUs Hold Hazing Summit
Five North Carolina HBCUs joined together in an effort to increase hazing awareness and attempt to combat it.
January 24, 2013
African-American
With Focus on Diversity, Jackson State to Open Satellite Campus
In a move that’s expected to increase its student diversity, Jackson State University, a historically Black institution, will open a satellite campus in a predominantly White city.
January 23, 2013
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