Category : Education

- 7 months ago

In Memoriam: William Hamilton Harris, 1944-2024

William Hamilton Harris, two-time president of historically Black Alabama State University, passed away on April 19. He was 79 years old. Dr. Harris had a long career in higher education leadership, serving as president, or interim president, of mult...

- 7 months ago

Remembering the Impact of Black Women on College Basketball

Caitlin Clark is an undeniably talented basketball player. She is a prolific shooter, reminiscent of Steph Curry as they both like to shoot from various logos. Her ability to suddenly change the trajectory of a game is fascinating. And her passion a...

- 7 months ago

In Memoriam: June Jackson Christmas, 1924-2023

June Jackson Christmas, a longtime clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, died from heart failure on New Year’s Eve. She was 99 years old. A native of Boston, Dr. Christman earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology at Vassar...

- 7 months ago

Three African Americans Appointed to University Faculty Positions

Dexter L. Blackman has been named director of African American and African diaspora studies at historically Black Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been with the university for the past six years, serving as an associate professo...