higher education
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Federation files motion on behalf of Black Farmers, to intervene in Texas lawsuit, which blocks $4 billion debt relief in Section 1005 of the American Rescue Plan
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — “The USDA has a documented history of discriminating against Black people and communities of color. The…
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Black students’ graduation rates improve
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — One reform that helped put Black students on a faster graduation path was a 2017 law that largely allowed…
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American River College President Is Community-Focused
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — “My vision overall for ARC is to be reflective of the communities that we represent, but it’s…
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Agnes Scott College Trustees Affirm Commitment to Diversity and Anti-racism
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — “Our student population at Agnes Scott is more than 60 percent minority, and no racial or…
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Interview with Sekou Biddle, Vice President UNCF Advocacy and Student Professional Development
As the pandemic continues to grip America and place a stranglehold on education, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., NNPA President…
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LIVESTREAM — 6.10.20 11:30AM ET — “MOREHOUSE COLLEGE IN THE AGE OF COVID”
Dr. Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D interviews Dr. David A. Thomas, Ph.D, the twelfth president of Morehouse College. The pandemic has…
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Birmingham Provides Resources to Help Families Meet FAFSA Deadline
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The Birmingham Promise makes college affordable and accessible for students in Birmingham City Schools. Through the…
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Amazon partners with Pharrell Williams’ YELLOW, Georgia Tech to launch competition to inspire students to pursue computer science
THE ATLANTA VOICE — “This collaboration between YELLOW, Amazon, and Georgia Tech is a celebration of Black creators and change-makers,”…
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70 CHA college students get tips on how to “Stay the Course”
“The ‘Take Flight College Send Off’ is meant to celebrate CHA residents getting into college. ‘Staying the Course’ is designed…
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY — DR. WAYNE FREDERICK, 17TH PRESIDENT OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY
As the 17th President, Dr. Frederick’s goal is to enhance the Howard University legacy, ensure that the University maximizes its…
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LIVESTREAM — DR. REYNOLD VERRET, PRESIDENT OF XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Dr. Reynold Verret is the sixth president and second lay leader of Xavier University of Louisiana. Of the 107 historically…
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LIVESTREAM — DR. NSENGA BURTON with DR. GLENDA BASKIN GLOVER
LIVESTREAM REPLAY — Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, Ph.D, JD, CPA, is the author of more than one hundred articles and…
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Dr. Vernell Bennett-Fairs named 13th president of LeMoyne-Owen College
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — “We selected Dr. Bennett-Fairs because of her vast experience in higher education and we are especially…
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Chick-fil-A Awards $5 Million to Organizations Impacting Communities of Color
“Our 2021 awards recipients are tackling a diverse set of issues facing our communities, from fighting hunger to providing equitable…
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Black Florida and COVID-19
FLORIDA COURIER — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there’s enough data to conclude that being Black…
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OP-ED: Advocate for a racial justice agenda at the U.S. Department of Education
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a new presidential administration, we have an opportunity to begin on the path to a strong…
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Bridging The Black Education Gap
CHICAGO CRUSADER — One of the most lamentable memes that circulates throughout the Black community is the one that says…
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Black Education Matters
BLACK VOICE NEWS — Dr. Francisca Beer, Professor, Associate Dean and Director of the CSUSB Jack H. Brown College Office…
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Fall B term enrollment underway at Daytona State College
DAYTONA TIMES — Those interested in attending Daytona State must first complete an application, which can be found at DaytonaState.edu/apply.…
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AM Wake Up Call Morning Show Owning Our Culture
ROLLING OUT — AM Wake Up Call Morning Show: our hosts discuss renaming predominately black schools after Black History Icons.
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Alphas Provide Masks for N.S. Schools and Agencies
Just in time for the opening of the school year, local members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. followed in…
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Howard University Remembers Chadwick Boseman
THE AFRO — “It was Boseman’s desire to see the students of Howard achieve greatness,” said Howard University President Dr.…
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