Walter HudsonAfrican-AmericanFather of Black Studies, Dr. Nathan Hare, Dead at 91Dr. Nathan Hare, who was known as the father of Black Studies, died early this week at the age of 91.June 12, 2024Social JusticeCivil Rights Icon, Reverend James Lawson Jr., Dead at 95Reverend James Lawson Jr., an early architect of the nonviolent protests during the Civil Rights Movement died on Monday. He was 95.June 10, 2024Community CollegesRapper Kendrick Lamar Delivers Surprise Speech to Compton College GraduatesRapper and activist Kendrick Lamar made a surprise visit to Compton College where he delivered the commencement address.June 8, 2024HBCUsHoward University Rescinds Sean "Diddy" Combs Honorary DoctorateHoward University said that it has rescinded the 2014 honorary degree given to rapper and hip-hop mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs.June 8, 2024HBCUsFAMU Says Philanthropic Contribution is LegitFAMU officials say the university has done its due diligence regarding the recent $237.75 million donation.May 6, 2024HBCUsFlorida A&M Receives Historic $237.75 Million GiftFlorida A&M University (FAMU) received a $237.75 million gift from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Gerami to support student success initiatives and athletics.May 5, 2024Faculty & StaffSurvey: Women and People of Color Aren’t Advancing to Higher Faculty Ranks at the Same Rate as White MenNew research from CUPA-HR on the state of the faculty workforce in higher education shows that despite some growth in representation among tenure-track women and faculty of color in new hires, advancement to higher faculty ranks remains a barrier.May 3, 2024Leadership & PolicyDiversity Advocates Condemn Elimination of DEI Staff and Programs at University of FloridaThe National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) condemned the University of Florida's elimination of its diversity, equity, and inclusion staff.March 3, 2024From the MagazineNew Book Traces Shirley Chisholm’s Radical Embrace of Black FeminismAs we celebrate Black History Month, a close examination of Shirley Chisholm’s rise in progressive politics is not only important, but it is necessary.February 16, 20242024Dismantling Global Injustices - Dr. Brendan Skip MarkDr. Brendan Skip Mark has been focused on trying to understand what it would take to eradicate worldwide poverty and some of the other social ills that impact society.January 25, 2024Page 1 of 15Next Page
