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Section: Demographics > African-American
African-American
Study: Black Students Have Lower Completion Rates Than Other Racial/Ethnic Groups
Black students have lower six-year completion rates for degrees or certificate programs than any other racial or ethnic group, according to a recent Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2023 State of Higher Education study.
February 9, 2023
African-American
St. Thomas University Law School Named Benjamin L. Crump College of Law
The College of Law at St. Thomas University will be renamed the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, making the law school the U.S.’s first to be named after a practicing Black attorney.
February 8, 2023
African-American
N.C. A&T Honors 63rd Anniversary of the A&T Four Woolworth’s Department Store Sit-In
N.C. A&T hosted a celebration Feb. 1 for the 63rd anniversary of the A&T Four’s Woolworth’s Department Store sit-in.
February 2, 2023
African-American
College Board Unveils New AP African American Studies Course
College Board debuts new AP African American Studies course, amid racist backlash.
February 1, 2023
African-American
SUNY Cortland to Host Inaugural Abraham Lincoln DeMond 1889 Day In Honor of First African American Alum
SUNY Cortland will be formally having its inaugural Abraham Lincoln DeMond 1889 Day, in honor of the school’s first African American alum – in 1889 – amid prejudicial policies and segregation.
January 27, 2023
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
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