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Section: Demographics > African-American
African-American
Ifill Ready to Resume Fight for the Marginalized
Sherrilyn Ifill wanted to be a civil rights lawyer, but she never dreamed she would someday lead the historic NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
February 19, 2013
African-American
Will African-Americans Be Used as a Wedge Against Immigration Reform?
Tonight in New York City, the Lunar New Year meets Black History month as the Asian American Legal Defense Fund honors legendary Freedom Rider, civil rights activist and long-time Georgia Congressman John Lewis.
February 18, 2013
Leadership & Policy
UNCF’s Latest Challenge is Engaging Youth
The United Negro College Fund’s primary goal remains keeping students in school after getting them in.
February 18, 2013
African-American
Future of HBCUs Hinges on Ability to Evolve
The need for stronger, more efficient administration lies at the forefront of HBCUs’ most plaguing issues.
February 18, 2013
Faculty & Staff
N.C. State Preserves Black History with Mobile Web App
North Carolina State University offers its university community and visitors “Red, White & Black,” a self-guided walking tour mobile device web app that documents African-American history at the school.
February 17, 2013
Sports
Florida A&M Law School Warned it is not Meeting Standards
The American Bar Association’s report points out that 30 percent of the students admitted either do not graduate the school or do not pass the bar exam.
February 17, 2013
Students
New Class Heading Into Black College Football Hall of Fame
The 2013 class includes six players who have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
February 14, 2013
African-American
Angela Davis Electrifies Gallaudet University
She has been a seminal figure in the civil and women’s rights movements for decades, but educator, feminist and human rights activist Dr. Angela Davis still remains deeply involved in movements for social justice globally.
February 14, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Will the AME Church Save Wilberforce?
I grew up in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. My father, Rev. Larry Rogers, served for a time under Rev. Floyd H. Flake at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral in Queens, New York.
February 13, 2013
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
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