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Section: Demographics > African-American
African-American
HBCU Fellows to Receive Entrepreneurial Fellowship
The Center for Minority Serving Institutions at the University of Pennsylvania, along with recruiting marketing platform The Whether, has formed a new initiative focused on increasing the number of entrepreneurs who graduated from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Twenty-five fellows from 17 HBCUs will receive the Mary Ellen Pleasant Entrepreneur Fellowship which offers them the [âŚ]
September 11, 2018
Students
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Awards More Than $3.3 Million to Students in 2018
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has awarded more than $3.3.million in scholarship money to students since January 2018, according to a press release issued Monday by the organization. The money was received by high-achieving students attending historically Black Colleges and universities (HBCUs). According to TMCF, since its inception in 1987, some $300 million in funds has been raised [âŚ]
September 10, 2018
African-American
Aretha Franklin, John McCain, and the Meaning of Legacy
Last week my twin obsessions with politics and pop culture collided as I joined millions of viewers watching the remembrances of soul singer Aretha Franklin and Senator John McCain. On the surface, it seems that these two American icons were remarkably different.
September 7, 2018
African-American
TMCF and Strada Pilot New Scholars Program
Fayetteville State, Texas Southern and Virginia State universities have been chosen to participate in a pilot high school-to-college scholars program in a joint initiative of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Strada Education Network, the two organizations have announced.
September 6, 2018
African-American
Spelman Receives Largest Single Donation of Books from Henry Louis Gates
Renowned Harvard University scholar Dr. Henry Louis âSkipâ Gates, Jr. has awarded Spelman College with the largest single donation of books given to a historically Black college or university. Spelman received nearly 14,000 volumes from Gatesâ personal library. The collection will be housed in the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library, where Spelman students [âŚ]
September 4, 2018
African-American
Professor Stacey Patton: Helping Students Purchase Textbooks
Back-to-school season is in full swing and Morgan State University (MSU) professor and award-winning journalist Dr. Stacey Patton has already raised more than $10,000 to help financially-strapped students purchase their textbooks this semester.
August 31, 2018
African-American
White Supremacy: Get Out the Way
Some might describe Ludacrisâs (2001) song, âMove Bitchâ as an anthem of fight, strength, and resistance. Others might describe the song as bold, vulgar, and direct. I use the title to describe a recent experience I had working in higher education that forced me to resign from my position and the institution that employed me.
August 31, 2018
African-American
Despite Stellar Record, OSU Pushes Onward
When it comes to diversity, access and inclusion â both at the undergraduate and graduate level â The Ohio State University (OSU) has consistently been leading the way.
August 29, 2018
Sports
NBA Icon Isiah Thomas Inspires Others to Support HBCUs
Isiah Thomas, a two-time NBA champion, is encouraging community members to support historically Black colleges and universities through a new partnership with Florida Memorial University (FMU) in Miami Gardens.
August 24, 2018
Students
Scholars, Students React to Removal of âSilent Samâ at UNC
While University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill officials called the protestersâ actions âunlawful and dangerousâ â sparking backlash â some UNC students, faculty and other community members were elated about the statueâs removal.
August 21, 2018
African-American
Aretha Franklin: Entertainment Genius, Feminist and Social Activist
While not overtly political, Aretha Franklin was astute to the power of her platform and used her voice for more than just belting out songs and entertaining audiences. She was a proud and strong advocate for the Black community, in particular, Black women.
August 21, 2018
African-American
Scholars Remember the âQueen of Soulâ Aretha Franklin
The academic world took to social media and other venues yesterday to remember a legendary artist who transformed music with her soulful and bold lyrics and strident support for civil rights.
August 16, 2018
African-American
New Research Center at Prairie View A&M Focuses on Marginalized Communities
Dr. Fred A. Bonner II is on a mission to dispel the notion that âgood scholarshipâ â particularly research on African-American and other minority populations â can only be done at elite predominantly White institutions.
August 8, 2018
African-American
Kevin Hart Partners with Programs to Give 18 Students Scholarships
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart has partnered with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) to help 18 KIPP students earn a college degree, including two Lincoln University students: sophomore Marjani Walton and senior Alexys Smith. The 18 scholarship award recipients were chosen based on their academic and personal accomplishments. [âŚ]
August 8, 2018
African-American
Black Lives Matter Leader Joins Faculty at Prescott College
Patrisse Cullors, the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network is joining the faculty of the Social Justice and Community Organizing program at Prescott College,  a small liberal arts college in Arizona. Cullors, an activist, artist, educator and the author of When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir will serve as [âŚ]
August 7, 2018
African-American
HBCUs and PBIs Usher in New Era of Cybersecurity
As a high demand for skilled laborers in cybersecurity and information technology continues â and concerns surge about the nationâs national security â historically Black colleges and universities and predominantly Black institutions have stepped up to train their students for the jobs of the future.
August 2, 2018
Students
Arcadia Universityâs Black Alumni Launch Travel Scholarship Program
The Black Alumni Association of Arcadia University (BAAAU) recently launched a travel scholarship program after finding that, this year, only 6.5 percent of African-American students participated in the universityâs flagship travel experience called âPreview,â according to BAAAU president Aliyah Abraham. BAAAUâs scholarship program will work with the Act 101/Gateway to Success program to financially support [âŚ]
July 30, 2018
African-American
Congressman and Former Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums Dies
Former Oakland mayor, Ronald V. Dellums, died Monday of prostate cancer at the age of 82. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, confirmed the death Monday morning, according to the San Jose Mercury News. âIt is with deep sadness that I can confirm the passing of a great warrior and statesman, Congressman Ron Dellums,â Lee said in a [âŚ]
July 30, 2018
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