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Section: Demographics > African-American
Leadership & Policy
Eduardo PadrĆ³n to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Dr. Eduardo PadrĆ³n reached another milestone in his celebrated career in higher education when it was announced Wednesday that he will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nationās highest civilian honor.
November 16, 2016
African-American
TMCF to Trump: Let Supreme Court Reflect Diversity
There is huge merit to diversifying a Court that will increasingly make decisions impacting everyday Americans.
November 16, 2016
Students
Oklahoma Student in Penn Racist Chat āNo Longer Enrolledā
NORMAN, Okla. ā University of Oklahoma President David Boren says a student involved in a racist incident at the University of Pennsylvania āis no longer enrolledā at OU. Boren said in a statement Tuesday that the university has āzero toleranceā for those who take part in racism. Boren said OU will maintain a strong sense [ā¦]
November 15, 2016
Students
Abilene Christian University Apologizes for Blackface Student Posting
ABILENE, Texas āA Christian university in Texas says some students no longer attend the school after images were posted online of a white student in blackface exclaiming: āIām a strong black woman.ā A student wearing an Abilene Christian University shirt and shorts is seen with her face covered in black. She also applies some oversized [ā¦]
November 15, 2016
Students
Students, Faculty Ask UVa President not to Quote Jefferson
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. āThe University of Virginia president defended her use of Thomas Jefferson quotations after a group of students and professors criticized her, saying Jefferson shouldnāt be used as a āmoral compassā because he was a slave owner. School president Teresa Sullivan quoted Jefferson in statements made to the campus community before and after Donald [ā¦]
November 15, 2016
Students
Hearing Set on Future of Alabama State President Gwendolyn Boyd
MONTGOMERY, Ala. āTrustees at Alabama State University in Montgomery have decided to hold a hearing that could result in the removal of president Gwendolyn Boyd. The decision came during a board meeting held Monday. Boyd was suspended from work 10 days ago, and the hearing set for Dec. 16 will determine the next step. Board [ā¦]
November 15, 2016
Students
The 2016 Presidential Election ā Postscript
For some people, November 8, 2016 is one of the greatest days in American history. Others may very well see it as a day that will live in political infamy.
November 14, 2016
African-American
PBS Newscaster Gwen Ifill Dies
Veteran journalist and newscaster Gwen Ifill has died of cancer at age 61.
November 14, 2016
Students
Diverse Conversations: Collegesā Post-election Diversity Responsibilities
The nationās youngest adults are not all enlightened when it comes to diversity and equality.
November 14, 2016
African-American
Lipscomb University Celebrates Renaming of Legal Program After Civil Rights Icon
Lipscomb University, a private, liberal-arts institution in Nashville, celebrates the renaming of its legal seminars program after civil rights legend Fred D. Gray.
November 11, 2016
African-American
Historical Appreciation: Reflecting on the 2016 Presidential Election
On election night, I received hundreds of messages from friends and colleagues from throughout the country.
November 11, 2016
African-American
Protests Bring Out Angry Millennials in Chicago
Thousands of unhappy citizens took to the streets of Chicago in protest last night.
November 10, 2016
Students
UNCF Koch Scholars Persist Despite Controversy
Although debate continues to surround UNCFās decision to partner with the controversial Koch brothers, many students are happy with the outcome.
November 10, 2016
African-American
Guillermo: Diversity Vote not Enough as Trump Triumphs
Republicans vowed 2016 would be different, at least when it comes to diversity.
November 9, 2016
African-American
Speak Up, Lift Up, Fall Back: What We Need from Social Justice Allies
Given the current climate, there is a need for people to speak up and speak out against acts of violence and hate rhetoric.
November 8, 2016
Students
Virginia Tech President Wants to Double Minority Enrollments
BLACKSBURG, Va. ā Virginia Tech President Timothy Sands is calling on the university to double its enrollment of underrepresented minority groups over the next six years. The Roanoke Times reports that currently, about 12 percent of Techās students are Black, Hispanic or of Pacific Islander descent. Sands said during a board of visitors meeting Monday [ā¦]
November 8, 2016
Students
University of Wisconsin Student Leaders Condemn Response to Noose Costume
MADISON, Wis. ā University of Wisconsin-Madison student leaders are condemning the response to a man who wore an offensive costume to a football game. The man wore what appeared to be a President Barack Obama mask with a noose around its neck to the Oct. 29 game against Nebraska. Security officers asked him to remove [ā¦]
November 7, 2016
Students
Passion Pushes Princess Williams to Guide Urban Youth
Kindergarten teacher Princess Williams received the Outstanding Urban Teacher Award at the International Conference on Urban Education last week.
November 6, 2016
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