Category : Education

New Study Reveals Half a Million Black Americans Displaced by Gentrification Since 1980

Research conducted by the authors indicates that gentrification in the United States, dating back to the 1980s, has resulted in the displacement of approximately 500,000 Black Americans. More than 500 predominantly Black urban communities have felt t...

Danville Community College in Virginia Welcomes President Cornelius Johnson

"I am both thrilled and honored to be named the new president of this esteemed college," expressed Dr. Johnson. "DCC boasts a profound legacy and a solid groundwork in its workforce and transfer initiatives, serving as an essential institution for ou...

How Black Americans Perceive Retirement Security, According to New Study

African Americans perceive retirement in a fashion akin to their counterparts with similar financial resources. Nonetheless, they are more prone to encounter challenging debt circumstances, experience reduced income levels, retire ahead of their plan...

Academic Leadership Expands as Five Black Scholars Appointed Deans

In a significant shift within higher education leadership, several prestigious institutions have appointed new deans. Keisha Pollack Porter assumes her role at Johns Hopkins University, located in Baltimore. Cora Bragg Thompson takes on her new respo...

New Study Uncovers Discrepancies Between Americans' Race and Ethnicity Claims and Their Genetic Heritage

A comprehensive analysis involving over 2 million genetic variants from more than 230,000 individuals in the United States highlights that subcontinental genetic ancestry might serve as a more effective approach to uncovering health disparities than...

Teresa Hardee Steps Up as President of Bennett College in North Carolina: A New Era Begins

Teresa Hardee has recently taken on the position of interim president at Bennett College, a prominent historically Black liberal arts institution for women located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Currently, the college serves around 200 female undergr...

New Research Uncovers Alarming Racial Disparities in Drug Overdose Mortality Rates Across the U.S.

In the United States, drug overdose fatalities have seen a decline since 2022, primarily attributed to a notable drop among White Americans. However, the trend starkly contrasts with the experiences of Black Americans and Native Hawaiian and Pacific...

Five Top Level Black Scholars Appointed as Deans at Leading Universities

Recent academic appointments have been announced, with notable figures taking on significant roles across several prominent institutions. Kamau Siwatu joins the faculty at Texas Tech University, while Georgia State University welcomes Courtney Anders...

Miles College Chosen to Launch Innovative AI-Driven Mentorship Initiative

MentorPRO, an innovative mentorship platform driven by artificial intelligence, is set to launch at Miles College in Alabama. This initiative will be managed by the 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Growth, which is part of the histo...

Welcoming Diversity: Three Black Educators Land New Roles at HBCUs

Kisha Cunningham Aites has been appointed as an associate dean at Savannah State University, while Archie Williams takes on a similar role at Alcorn State University. Additionally, Bracy Martin has assumed the position of interim director of bands at...

Charles R. Drew University Partners with Los Angeles Mission College for Exciting New Transfer Agreement

Starting in the Fall of 2025, individuals who earn their associate's degree from Los Angeles Mission College and fulfill the necessary admission criteria will automatically secure a spot at Charles R. Drew University. Additionally, full-time transfer...

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins of Yale Takes Home Tony Award for Best Play

Professor Jacobs-Jenkins' recent accolade for his theatrical work, "Purpose," marks a historic achievement as he becomes the first Black playwright to secure the Tony Award for Best Play since 1987. This remarkable win also positions him as the inaug...

Tennessee State University Boosts Childcare Opportunities for Local Families

Tennessee State University’s Early Learning Center is set to offer comprehensive childcare services year-round for families in Nashville and its surrounding areas. This significant expansion aims to not only cater to the childcare needs of the commun...

Three Black Leaders Step into Major Administrative Positions in Academia

Andre Payne, Jessie Grant, and Janel Forde are assuming pivotal positions at Talladega College, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and the University of Colorado Boulder, respectively. Each leader brings a wealth of experienc...

Voorhees University Creates Dynamic Strategic Partnership with Ethiopia’s Salale University

A trio of distinguished universities, in conjunction with the Center for Excellence in Education Preparation and Innovation on the Voorhees campus, has formed a groundbreaking partnership aimed at enhancing collaborative efforts. This alliance paves...