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Section: Demographics > African-American
Faculty & Staff
Henry Ramsey Jr., Pioneering Legal Luminary, Dies at 80
A judge, educator, lawyer, politician and Korean War veteran, Henry Ramsey capped a 30-year career in California by serving as Howard Universityâs law dean from 1990-96.
March 20, 2014
Students
Diverse Conversations: Potential Paths to Reforming College Debt
Letâs look at some specific ideas that aim to bring down the initial cost of a college education and to help students avoid thousands in interest over time.
March 17, 2014
Sports
SACS to Investigate Louisiana College
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools plans to open an investigation into Louisiana College in Pineville.
March 16, 2014
Faculty & Staff
South Puget Sound CC: Barring Whites from Diversity âHappy Hourâ a Mistake
South Puget Sound Community College says it was a mistake for an employee group to invite only people of color to a diversity âhappy hour.â
March 13, 2014
Sports
Where Does the NFL Stand on Racism, Bigotry These Days?
League has to eventually tackle controversies about the use of Redskins as a team name and possible N-word penalty.
March 12, 2014
Students
White House âHBCU All-Starsâ Program Recognizes High-achieving Students
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has launched the HBCU All-Stars program to recognize high-achieving students at historically Black schools.
March 11, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Rutgers Stands by Invitation to Condoleezza Rice
Rutgers University officials are standing by their decision to invite Condoleezza Rice to speak at the schoolâs commencement in May.
March 9, 2014
African-American
Historians Push for Revival of Studying the Midwest
A new Midwest history association, launching this fall, will call for universities in the Midwest to make a concerted effort to focus on Midwestern history.
March 9, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Celebrating Civil Rights, Civil Liberties and Greatness at Fisk University
My journey began in 2006 researching Charles Spurgeon Johnson, one of the first African-American presidents of an HBCU.
March 5, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Professor in Gay Marriage Trial Stung by Criticism
Mark Regnerus said his study found that young adults had more problems if they were raised with a mom or dad in a same-sex relationship.
March 4, 2014
African-American
Diversity Bigger Winner at 2014 Oscars for a Change
This year, the Oscars honored some tremendously talented people of color and there was nothing token about this gesture.
March 3, 2014
Students
Southern University Board Member Quits, Changes Mind
BATON ROUGE, La. â Southern Universityâs Board of Supervisors member Calvin Braxton has apparently flip-flopped. On Wednesday, Braxton sent the Southern Board a letter of resignation that read: âAccept my recognition from the Southern University Board of Supervisors.â Less than a day later, Braxton says he has reconsidered and intends to remain a board member. [âŚ]
March 2, 2014
African-American
African American Male Retreat Recharging Spirit, Re-emphasizing Achievement
Over the weekend, a number of high-profile Black male academicians encouraged the young men to continue to push for academic excellence.
March 2, 2014
African-American
A Woman Of Courage
March is Womenâs History Month, which this year will carry the theme âCelebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment,.â Fannie Lou Hamer, one of the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, was the embodiment of those attributes.
February 28, 2014
Sports
Special Focus: Black History Month
In this second Black History Month-focused edition, Diverse features New Jersey Sen. Cory Bookerâs rise and desire to become the next âeducation senator.â The issue also covers the celebration of several Black Greek organizationsâ centennials this year, as well as criticism over their relevance and adherence to founding principles.
February 27, 2014
African-American
Florida A&M Receives $85M in Software From Siemens Corp.
The university says the grant is the largest in-kind gift in its history.
February 26, 2014
African-American
NAACP, UNCF and National Urban League to Receive Walmart Grants
Walmart announced this week that it will give $1.75 million in grants to three organizations in an effort to help African-Americans pursue higher education, job training and placement.
February 25, 2014
African-American
Fisk University Pillar âDocâ Collins Dies
Leslie M. âDocâ Collins, who became a living legend at Fisk University during more than half a century teaching English and African-American literature at the historic institution, died Sunday at age 99.
February 24, 2014
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