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Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made significant contributions to several historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), including Howard University, Virginia State University, Clark Atlanta University, and Spelman College. In a...
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Angela Gapa has received the prestigious honor of an endowed professorship at California State University, Chico. In a significant move, Vivian Gadsden from the University of Pennsylvania has been selected as the new vice president of the National Ac...
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The Morehouse School of Medicine has recently become the newest member of the Neuroarts Academic Network. This collaborative initiative seeks to promote the burgeoning domain of neuroarts, investigating the profound impact that creative expression ca...
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Dr. Anderson has devoted nearly fifty years to researching inequality, structural racism, as well as crime and violence. He is the distinguished author of five insightful publications and presently holds the esteemed position of Sterling Professor of...
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Xavier University of Louisiana has reportedly terminated nearly 50 staff members across multiple sectors. This historically Black college and university (HBCU) cites financial challenges stemming from a rapidly changing landscape in higher education...
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Recent appointments in higher education include Rolanda Horn at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Victor McCrary at the Catholic University of America located in Washington, D.C., Tamara Michel Josserand at North Carolina A&T State University,...
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Warren, who became the first African American mayor elected by popular vote in Massachusetts, tragically passed away on November 2. He also held the prestigious position of director at the Harvard Institute of Politics. Warren's tenure as the mayor o...
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Dr. Gaba has made history as the inaugural woman and the first African American to assume the presidency of Atlantic Cape Community College located in New Jersey. Prior to this landmark position, she spent 15 years as the provost at Union County Coll...
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The "Living Legend" title stands as the pinnacle of honor within the organization, bestowed upon individuals who epitomize the resilience and innovative spirit inherent in nursing. These esteemed recipients have made significant contributions that pr...
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In an important new alliance, two distinguished educational entities in Durham, North Carolina, have crafted a strategic collaboration. This agreement links the associate’s degree curriculum in applied sciences from Durham Tech with the foundational...
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Jonathan Sandville has been appointed as the Chief Development Officer for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, a pivotal role supporting educational enhancements. In a separate yet impactful move, Paula Jackson steps into the position of Interim Athl...
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W. Wilson Goode made history as Philadelphia's inaugural Black mayor, serving two consecutive terms from 1984 to 1992. His tenure marked a significant chapter in the city’s governance, underscoring the importance of diversity in leadership. Beyond hi...
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James Hildreth, President of Meharry Medical College, stated, “We maintain an unwavering stance against hatred and are committed to protecting the dignity and welfare of our community.” He emphasized that “this abhorrent event will not weaken our ide...
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Quintard Taylor, Jr. dedicated nearly fifty years to academia as a distinguished professor of history, spending twenty of those years in a prominent role at the University of Washington. His extensive contributions to scholarship include the authorsh...
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In the year 2024, the median income for Black households reached 60.5 percent of what non-Hispanic White families earned. This marks a decline from 63.4 percent in 2023, and a further drop from 65.2 percent in 2022. Such figures highlight an ongoing...