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Students

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Sees More Minority Students

Minority student enrollment at Southern Illinois University’s Edwardsville campus is the highest it’s been in at least two decades.

December 1, 2014

African-American

In Case You Missed It…

For African-Americans, Determining Native American Ancestry Often  a Challenge Lincoln University President Robert Jennings Resigns Will Higher Ed Be the Way Out for Bill Cosby? Ferguson Decision Stirs Familiar Feelings of Frustration, Anger on Campuses

November 26, 2014

African-American

The Heartache of Michael Brown’s Mother is Permanent

Every day since the shooting, his mother has had to carry this unimaginable burden of losing her son.

November 26, 2014

African-American

Special Focus: American Indian Heritage Month

Feature articles in this edition highlight the top producers of Native American graduates, identity issues faced by Black Native Americans, the emerging role of tribal libraries and the inspirational achievements of Native American collegiate athletes.

November 20, 2014

African-American

Ethnic Costumes Perpetuate Stereotypes, Mask Realities

With Halloween just behind and Thanksgiving quickly approaching, it is important to reflect on the politics of cultural and racial dress.

November 19, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Virginia State University Names Hammond Interim President

Hampton University Provost Pamela Valleria Wilson Hammond has been named interim president of Virginia State University.

November 13, 2014

Students

Noguera Urges Urban Educators to Stand Fast in Wake of Anticipated Cutbacks

In the wake of the sweeping GOP take-over of Congress last week, Dr. Pedro Noguera says he believes that efforts to improve urban education in the United States and other parts of the world will likely be stalled.

November 7, 2014

Sports

What Does It Mean to Not be Black Enough?

So the question comes up, what is Black enough and what are the qualifications?

November 4, 2014

Students

I Voted Already. Did You?

Value your vote before the second coming of Jim Crow strips it from you.

November 2, 2014

Students

Virginia State University President to Step Down Dec. 31

ETTRICK, Va. – Virginia State University President Keith T. Miller is resigning at the end of the year amid concerns over declining enrollment and financial woes. Miller on Friday agreed to step down Dec. 31 as he and the school’s board of visitors acknowledged a need for a change in leadership at the historically black […]

November 2, 2014

Students

ABCC Tackles the Issue of Relevancy at Annual Conference

The Association for Black Culture Centers focused on the continued importance of cultural centers in today’s society.

November 2, 2014

Sports

Murray State Deferring Some Applications from Africa

Murray State University in Kentucky is deferring applications from students in West African countries affected by Ebola until the fall of 2015.

October 27, 2014