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African-American

The Unreported Economic Depression in Black America

This is a classic Depression for Black America, and few appear to be paying attention. Just look at the numbers.

November 29, 2010

African-American

Fisk University Celebrating Jubilee Day Wednesday

Fisk University will celebrate the 139th anniversary of the Fisk Jubilee Singers Wednesday during the 2010 Jubilee Day Celebration in Nashville, Tenn.

October 7, 2010

Students

Perspectives: A Little Bit of Knowledge (about BGLOs) is a Dangerous Thing

I am critical of Black Greek-letter organization undergrads but I believe there is also enough blame to go around. And Student Affairs and Greek Life personnel who advise BGLO members deserve their fair share of blame.

September 19, 2010

African-American

Book Reviews: Current Books Showcase African-American Interests

Diverse highlights titles about or of interest to African-Americans, selected from recent offerings by university and small presses.

August 29, 2010

Students

Prairie View A&M University Hazing Death Followed Other Incidents

One of Texas’ oldest universities has sought to come to grips in the last year with one of the age-old problems of campus life – hazing. But officials at Prairie View A&M were aware of a problem long before the 2009 death of a fraternity pledge.

August 25, 2010

African-American

DEA Seeks Ebonics Experts to Help With Cases

Federal agents are seeking to hire Ebonics translators to help interpret wiretapped conversations involving targets of undercover drug investigations.

August 24, 2010

African-American

William and Mary Professor Thinks He Found Oldest Black School

A College of William and Mary professor thinks he may have found the nation’s oldest surviving schoolhouse for African-American children.

July 25, 2010

African-American

Researchers Compile History of Black S.C. Hamlets

Researchers from two states are compiling a history of Black hamlets on the South Carolina coast originally settled by freed slaves and now threatened by suburban sprawl.

July 13, 2010

Students

Why We Need Diverse Books

Many fine examples of general-interest, academic, literary books from the university and small presses are overlooked when it comes time to hand out accolades. Most are never reviewed, which contributes to their invisibility. Writing about them can be a lonely enterprise. It helps if you have eclectic reading habits, a taste for the esoteric and […]

June 11, 2010

Students

Va. Gov., Black Fraternity to Meet Over Confederate History Month Flap

Members of a Black fraternity at the College of William and Mary plan to meet with Gov. Bob McDonnell to discuss the contentious issue of Confederate History Month.

April 18, 2010

African-American

First Lady to Deliver HBCU Commencement Address

First lady Michelle Obama will be the featured graduation speaker at three commencement ceremonies this spring, including the graduation at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, a historically Black institution.

March 9, 2010

Students

Racist Incidents, Protests Spread at UC Campuses

A firestorm over racially and ethnically charged incidents at several University of California campuses spread Tuesday as UC San Diego announced a KKK-style hood was found on campus and students in Los Angeles and Irvine demonstrated against intolerance.

March 2, 2010