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African-American

HBCUX Network Ready for Its Opening Act

The Washington-based social media venture aims to distinguish itself enough to be considered a valued complement to the growing cast of social media sites courting HBCU audiences.

April 3, 2014

African-American

Medford Helping Make U.S. Sesquicentennial an Inclusive Conversation

The sesquicentennial, the recognition of the 150th anniversary of the War Between the States, now in its third year of a four-year commemoration, has helped put the issues of slavery and the Civil War back on the front burner.

April 2, 2014

Students

Fueled By Rejection, Black Scholars Built College Language Association to Last

While the Modern Language Association never had an official policy to exclude Blacks from participating in one of the world’s largest academic organizations, they concede that for decades its membership wasn’t eager to bring African Americans into their ranks.

March 27, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Henry Ramsey Jr., Pioneering Legal Luminary, Dies at 80

A judge, educator, lawyer, politician and Korean War veteran, Henry Ramsey capped a 30-year career in California by serving as Howard University’s law dean from 1990-96.

March 20, 2014

Sports

Where Does the NFL Stand on Racism, Bigotry These Days?

League has to eventually tackle controversies about the use of Redskins as a team name and possible N-word penalty.

March 12, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Celebrating Civil Rights, Civil Liberties and Greatness at Fisk University

My journey began in 2006 researching Charles Spurgeon Johnson, one of the first African-American presidents of an HBCU.

March 5, 2014

African-American

African American Male Retreat Recharging Spirit, Re-emphasizing Achievement

Over the weekend, a number of high-profile Black male academicians encouraged the young men to continue to push for academic excellence.

March 2, 2014

Sports

Special Focus: Black History Month

In this second Black History Month-focused edition, Diverse features New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker’s rise and desire to become the next “education senator.” The issue also covers the celebration of several Black Greek organizations’ centennials this year, as well as criticism over their relevance and adherence to founding principles.

February 27, 2014

African-American

Cal State Spreading the Good Word About College at Churches

On Sundays throughout February, coinciding with Black History Month, White and other top CSU officials are speaking to churches throughout the state about preparing for college, the CSU application process and financial aid.

February 20, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Time for ‘Jigsaw Puzzle’ Diversity Model

“Salad bowl” and “melting pot” diversity models have run their course.

February 18, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Special Focus: Black History Month

In this Black History Month-focused edition, Diverse takes a look at MIT professor Craig Steven Wilder’s new book, Ebony and Ivy, exploring the long history of slavery and Ivy League institutions.

February 17, 2014

African-American

Harrison Ensuring African-American Stories Find Their Way into Oregon’s Textbooks

Through his research, Dr. James Harrison found that the lack of African-American stories in classrooms can be traced back to the 1870s through the 1890s.

February 17, 2014